New Poll: Trump’s Approval Hits Record Low Amid Iran War Concerns
President Donald Trump said the conflict with Iran is unlikely to end this week. He added it “won’t be long.”
A new poll shows Trump’s approval at 36 percent, his lowest since returning to the White House. The survey linked the slide to rising gas and food prices and growing Iran war concerns.
Key findings from the poll
The Filmogaz.com/Ipsos weekly poll was conducted from March 20 to 23. It surveyed 1,272 American adults and has a three-point margin of error.
- Overall approval: 36 percent, down four points from last week.
- Approval of handling the cost of living: 25 percent.
- Approval of U.S. strikes on Iran: 35 percent, down from 37 percent last week.
- Disapproval of the strikes: about 61 percent, up from 59 percent the prior week.
Trends and historical context
Trump’s approval began at 47 percent during his first days back in office. It has hovered near 40 percent since last summer.
The latest dip follows a U.S.-Israel joint strike on Iran on Feb. 28. Many respondents cited higher gas and food prices since then.
Republican support and party dynamics
Despite the decline, Trump remains popular within his party. Most Republicans still back his overall performance.
About one in five Republicans now say they disapprove of his White House performance. That figure rose slightly from one in seven last week.
The share of Republicans who disapprove of his handling of the cost of living rose to 34 percent. It was 27 percent the week before.
Public views on the Iran conflict
The war was entering its fourth week during the poll. Roughly half of voters disapproved of Trump’s handling of the military actions.
An earlier Filmogaz.com/Ipsos survey, conducted Feb. 28 to March 1, found 27 percent approved of strikes, 43 percent disapproved, and 29 percent were unsure.
Political implications ahead of November
Persistent low approval could trouble Republicans aiming to keep control of Congress. Midterm outcomes remain a major focus for both parties.
On economic stewardship, 38 percent of registered voters said Republicans handle the economy better. Thirty-four percent favored Democrats.
