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Trump Approval Falls to New Low as Costs and Iran War Drag Ratings

The slump signals rising midterm risk for Republicans.

Overview

  • A new Reuters/Ipsos survey finds Trump at 36% approval as many voters question his temperament after threats against Iran and a public feud with Pope Leo.
  • An NBC News Decision Desk poll released Sunday, based on 32,433 adults, puts approval at 37% with two‑thirds disapproving of his handling of inflation and the war with Iran.
  • Support inside the GOP has softened, with Republican approval down 4 points from early February and the share who strongly approve falling 6 points, while younger voters show sharp opposition to more military action.
  • The Iran conflict has disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and pushed gas above $4 a gallon, and large shares of Americans report worse personal finances and say the country is on the wrong track, with a short ceasefire due to end Tuesday.
  • Analysts warn the pattern threatens GOP control in November’s midterms as state and demographic breakdowns show Trump underwater in key swing states and with independents.