Mainstream Polls Undercut Trump as Media Stirs Iran Fears, But GOP Base Remains Loyal
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A Reuters/Ipsos poll claims President Trump’s approval is at 33%, with disapproval at 64%, as media-driven skepticism about Iran grows. Despite relentless negative coverage, Republican support for Trump remains strong.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating is reported at 33% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll of 1,166 adults conducted Aug. 14-17, with disapproval at 64%. The poll, with a three-point margin of error, comes amid a barrage of negative media coverage and ongoing controversy over U.S. policy in Iran. According to the survey, 80% of respondents expect the U.S. to remain involved in Iran for an extended period, and only 16% believe the conflict will end within weeks—numbers likely influenced by media alarmism and partisan narratives.
"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, echoing the mainstream press’s tendency to exaggerate Trump’s statements and intentions.
For the first time in a decade, 38% of voters say they prefer Democrats to manage the economy, compared to 35% for Republicans. This shift comes as left-leaning pollsters and pundits continue to push a narrative of economic decline under Trump. Other recent polls cited in the report, such as Financial Times/Focaldata (35% approval), Nate Silver’s tracker (38.2%), and AP-NORC (33%), all reflect the same trend of low approval, though these numbers are often used to demoralize Trump’s supporters.
Despite the negative polling, Trump’s base remains resilient. While disapproval rates on issues like Iran, foreign policy, the economy, trade, and immigration range from 57% to 66%, a solid majority of Republicans—76% in a Quinnipiac poll—still approve of his job performance, with only a slight dip from 85% in June.
As the midterms approach, Democrats hold a modest lead, but a significant share of voters continue to cite Trump as a key factor in their congressional choices, showing that his influence on the Republican Party and American politics remains strong despite the media’s efforts.