A survey of American public opinion found President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 34%, the lowest since his return to the White House, amid concerns over the cost of living and the US-Iran war.
On 29 April 2026, Reuters in collaboration with Ipsos released a survey of 1,014 Americans conducted from 24-27 April. It showed Trump's approval rating dropped to just 34%, the lowest since he re-entered the White House. Meanwhile, only 22% of respondents were satisfied with Trump's handling of the cost of living issues, as rising energy prices due to the Middle East crisis exacerbate inflation in the US.
Previously, a Marquette Law School survey indicated only 32% of eligible voters approved of Trump's handling of the Iran war. Even among Republican supporters, approval stood at 65%, reflecting divisions within the party.
An Associated Press/NORC poll last week found Trump's overall approval rating at 33%, with economic approval at 30%.
The surveys were conducted ahead of the US midterm elections in November, where Trump's Republican Party faces pressure from declining approval ratings while trying to maintain its majority in Congress.
Source: Aljazeera