President Donald Trump’s public approval has collapsed to unprecedented depths during his second term, reaching its lowest recorded level according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos survey released Tuesday. The comprehensive poll, conducted over four days through Monday, reveals only 36% of American citizens now endorse Trump’s presidential performance—a significant four-point drop from the previous week’s reading.
The dramatic decline appears directly linked to two critical factors: skyrocketing fuel prices that are straining household budgets nationwide, and mounting public opposition to the ongoing military engagement with Iran that Trump initiated three weeks ago. The conflict has triggered unusual dissent from within the President’s own political orbit, including prominent MAGA movement figures who previously supported his agenda.
Economic concerns appear central to the approval crash. A mere 25% of respondents expressed satisfaction with Trump’s handling of living costs—particularly striking given his campaign emphasis on economic issues during the 2024 election victory. The survey further indicates only 29% approve of his overall economic stewardship, representing the lowest economic rating of either Trump administration and falling below even the poorest ratings recorded by his predecessor President Joe Biden.
The Iran conflict has generated remarkable internal pushback, with influential conservative voices including former strategist Steve Bannon, commentator Tucker Carlson, and media personality Megyn Kelly publicly breaking with the administration over military operations. This unusual dissent from key allies suggests deepening political vulnerability as business leaders and political figures increasingly call for conflict resolution.
The convergence of economic pressure and foreign policy discontent has created the most challenging period of Trump’s second term, testing the resilience of his political base while providing ammunition to critics who question both his economic and military leadership.