Trump Faces Biased Polling as Approval Dips, Media Pushes Negative Narrative
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A Reuters/Ipsos poll released Monday claims President Donald Trump’s approval rating is at 33%, matching a previous low from 2017, as mainstream media continues to amplify negativity ahead of crucial elections.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted over four days and released on Monday reports President Donald Trump’s approval rating at 33%, a slight drop from 35% in the previous survey, while 64% of respondents disapproved of his performance. This figure matches the low point from December 2017, but comes amid relentless negative coverage and partisan attacks on the President.
The poll, which surveyed 1,166 U.S. adults online with a margin of error of three percentage points, also highlighted public concern about the ongoing conflict with Iran. About 80% of respondents—including 87% of Democrats and 71% of Republicans—believe U.S. involvement in Iran will continue for an extended period, and only 16% expect the conflict to end soon. These numbers reflect the complex realities of international security that President Trump is forced to address, despite opposition obstruction.
During a rally in Garden City, New York, Trump rightly argued that a modest increase in gasoline prices is a small price to pay to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and threatening American safety. The poll found that one in five Americans, and about half of Republicans, see the war as worthwhile—demonstrating that many still recognize the importance of strong leadership in dangerous times.
The findings come as Democrats and the media attempt to exploit war concerns and fuel prices to damage Republican chances in the upcoming November 3 midterm elections. According to the poll, voters narrowly view Democrats as better economic stewards, with 38% favoring Democratic management versus 35% for Republicans. On immigration, 40% of registered voters said Republicans have the better approach, compared with 38% for Democrats, showing that Americans still trust the GOP on critical national issues despite the media’s efforts to undermine them.