Overview
- New Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos polling shows a record share of Americans disapprove of the president, with coverage citing 62% to 66% disapproval and approval in the low 30s.
- Only about one-third support his handling of the Iran conflict, which reporting links to higher fuel costs after military operations disrupted energy markets.
- Economic ratings have slumped, with 34% approval on overall economic management, 27% on inflation, and 23% on cost-of-living policies.
- Trump said he accepted short-term economic pain to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while support for the Iran decision stands at 79% among Republicans and sits near even among independents at 52% to 46%.
- The polling points to midterm risks for the GOP as Democratic enthusiasm rises and Democrats gain a five-point edge on the House ballot, threatening narrow Republican majorities.