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President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to the lowest point of his current presidency, with a majority of Americans expressing concerns that the United States’ conflict with Iran could continue for an extended period, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
The survey, conducted over four days and concluded on Monday, found that only 33% of respondents approved of Trump’s performance in the White House, while 64% disapproved. The figure has dropped from 35% in an earlier poll this month and has matched the lowest approval rating recorded during his previous term in December 2017.
Trump returned to the White House in 2025 with approval ratings below 50%, but his standing has weakened following his decision to order strikes on Iran alongside Israel. The conflict has disrupted global oil supplies, with restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz affecting energy markets and driving up gasoline prices for American consumers.
The president, who campaigned on reducing inflation and avoiding prolonged foreign conflicts, had initially said the confrontation with Iran would last only a few weeks. However, Iran’s continued resistance has prolonged uncertainty about how long the war will last.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 80% of Americans, including 87% of Democrats and 71% of Republicans, believe US involvement in Iran will continue for a long period. Only 16% believe the conflict will end within a few weeks.
At a political rally in Garden City, New York, Trump defended the economic impact of the conflict, saying that paying “a tiny little bit more for your gasoline” was a necessary cost to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Despite that argument, only 20% of Americans, including half of Republicans, believe the war has been worth the cost.
The issue has created challenges for Republicans as they prepare for the November midterm elections, where they are defending narrow majorities in Congress. Recent polling has shown Democrats gaining ground on economic issues, with 38% of voters saying they trust Democrats more to manage the economy compared with 35% who favour Republicans.
Republicans have also seen their advantage on immigration shrink. The latest poll showed 40% of registered voters preferred the Republican approach to immigration, while 38% supported the Democratic position. The gap has narrowed significantly from the 26-point Republican lead recorded in January 2025.
Reuters/Ipsos conducted the poll online among 1,166 US adults nationwide, with a margin of error of three percentage points.
