Trump's Approval Rating Plummets to New Low Amid Iran Conflict and Soaring Fuel Prices, Poll Shows

Washington D.C. President Donald Trump's popularity has seen its sharpest decline yet since returning to the White House for a second term. According to the latest public opinion poll conducted by Reuters and Ipsos, American citizens' dissatisfaction with Trump has increased due to the war with Iran and the resulting surge in fuel prices.

The four-day survey, concluded on Monday, showed that only 36 percent of Americans approve of Trump's performance, a significant drop from 40 percent last week. The rise in fuel prices, particularly following the joint US-Israel attack on Iran on February 28, has directly impacted Trump's popularity.

Only 25 percent of the public currently trusts Trump on the issue of controlling the cost of living, which he made a main agenda item for the 2024 election.

In terms of economic management, Trump has received his worst rating across both his terms. Only 29 percent of survey participants considered Trump's economic leadership to be correct.

This figure is even lower than the lowest rating recorded during the tenure of his predecessor, Democrat Joe Biden. Trump, who came to power campaigning against the inflation experienced under Biden, is now caught in the same cycle of problems. Republican strategists have advised the President not to delay in understanding the public's pain and introducing relief packages.

Accused of Breaking Promise Not to Engage in 'Foolish Wars'

Voters are increasingly concerned as Trump engaged in military conflict with Iran, after promising during the election campaign to keep America away from foolish wars. Support for the attack on Iran has dropped to 35 percent, while 61 percent openly oppose it. The growing number of anti-war proponents compared to last week is creating pressure on the Trump administration.

However, Trump's grip within the Republican Party still appears strong. Four out of five Republicans still support his style of governance. But the increase in the number of dissatisfied Republicans due to inflation, rising from 27 percent to 34 percent, signals that internal challenges for Trump will increase in the coming days.

This new data serves as a serious warning for Trump, whose popularity stood at 47 percent at the beginning of his term.