Trump’s Economic Approval Plummets as Reckless Iran Escalation and Soaring Prices Hit Americans
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A new AP-NORC poll shows President Donald Trump’s economic approval rating collapsing, as his aggressive foreign policy in Iran and failure to control corporate price gouging fuel economic hardship for working people.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating on economic matters has plunged, with a recent AP-NORC poll indicating a drop to just 30% in April from 38% in March. This sharp decline coincides with Trump’s reckless escalation of conflict in Iran, which has directly contributed to rising prices and deepening economic instability for ordinary Americans.
The poll, conducted from April 16 to 20, reveals that only 23% of U.S. adults approve of Trump’s disastrous handling of the cost of living, while a staggering 76% disapprove. The data further shows that 73% of respondents now describe the national economy as "very" or "somewhat" poor, up from 66% in February, highlighting the growing discontent with Trump’s economic mismanagement.
Trump’s belligerent stance in Iran has led to dangerous disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil shipments, resulting in higher energy prices that hit working families the hardest. Although Iran temporarily reopened the strait during the polling period, it was closed again, underscoring the volatility and chaos unleashed by Trump’s foreign policy.
Trump’s overall job performance approval stands at a dismal 33%, down from 38% last month. This decline is evident across party lines, with even Republican support showing signs of erosion as more Americans reject Trump’s failed leadership.
The AP-NORC poll surveyed 2,596 adults nationwide, with a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 2.6 percentage points.