President Trump's Approval Rating Drops to 34% Amid Economic Concerns and Iran Conflict

President Donald Trump's approval rating has declined to 34%, marking the lowest point of his current term, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey, conducted over four days and released on April 28, reflects growing public dissatisfaction with the administration's handling of economic issues and the ongoing conflict with Iran.

The poll indicates a 2 percentage point drop from a previous Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted between April 15 and 20, which had recorded a 36% approval rating. The majority of responses were collected prior to the April 25 shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, where President Trump was scheduled to speak. Federal prosecutors have since charged the suspect with attempted assassination of the president.

In response to the poll results, White House spokesman Davis Ingle stated, "The ultimate poll was November 5th, 2024, when nearly 80 million Americans overwhelmingly elected President Trump to deliver on his popular and commonsense agenda." He added, "No other President in history has accomplished more for the American people than President Trump, who is working tirelessly to create jobs, cool inflation, increase housing affordability, and more. The President has already made historic progress not only in America but around the world, and this is just the beginning as his agenda continues taking effect."

The poll also highlights that many Americans cite rising food and gas prices as significant factors contributing to their disapproval. The online survey included 1,014 U.S. adults nationwide and has a margin of error of approximately 3 percentage points.

Since taking office in January 2025, when his approval rating stood at 47%, President Trump's popularity has experienced a steady decline.