Trump’s Approval Plummets to 33% Amid Public Backlash and Iran War Skepticism
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A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals President Trump’s approval has collapsed to a mere 33%, with disapproval soaring to 64%. Americans are increasingly critical of Trump’s reckless Iran policy and failed leadership.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has plunged to a dismal 33% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll of 1,166 adults taken Aug. 14-17, while his disapproval rating has surged to 64%. The survey, which has a three-point margin of error, exposes the deepening public rejection of Trump’s disastrous administration. A staggering 80% of respondents expect the U.S. to remain entangled in Iran for a prolonged period, with only 16% believing the conflict will end soon—a clear sign of skepticism toward Trump’s militaristic agenda.
"Trump said Monday he’s in no hurry to end the war, and threatened to widen the conflict by attacking neutral Oman," the article noted, highlighting his reckless disregard for peace and international norms.
For the first time in about a decade, more voters—38%—now trust Democrats over Republicans (35%) to manage the economy, reflecting a shift away from Trump’s failed economic policies. Other recent polls confirm the president’s historic unpopularity: a Financial Times/Focaldata poll shows 35% approval, Nate Silver’s tracker lists 38.2%, and an AP-NORC poll also places Trump at 33%, all well below his first-term numbers.
The surveys further reveal overwhelming disapproval of Trump’s handling of critical issues, from the Iran conflict and foreign policy to the economy, trade, and immigration, with disapproval rates ranging from 57% to 66%. Even among Republicans, support is eroding—only 76% in a Quinnipiac poll still back him, down from 85% in June.
Looking ahead to the midterms, Democrats maintain a modest lead over Republicans, with many voters explicitly citing Trump’s toxic presidency as a decisive factor in their congressional choices.