President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 36% as the U.S. continues its war with Iran [1].
This decline reflects a growing domestic divide over the administration's foreign policy and economic management. The shift in public sentiment suggests a narrowing window of political support for the current military strategy in the Middle East.
According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released in April 2026, the disapproval rating for the president has reached 62% [1], [2]. The survey, which included 4,557 respondents [1], indicates that roughly two-thirds of Americans consider the war with Iran a mistake.
Multiple factors contributed to the decline in popularity. In addition to the military conflict, the public is reacting to a diplomatic crisis with the Vatican [1], [2]. Economic pressures also play a role, as the president's approval hit its lowest point of his term amid a rising cost of living [3].
"The rejection of Trump is 62% in the US amidst the war in Iran and the crisis with the Vatican," the poll data said [2].
Analysts note that the intersection of international conflict and domestic economic instability often creates a volatile environment for executive approval. The current data shows a clear correlation between the escalation of the Iran conflict and the drop in support [3].
"The approval rating of the US president, Donald Trump, remains at 36%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos survey, amidst the war with Iran," the poll results said [1].
“Trump's approval rating has fallen to 36% as the U.S. continues its war with Iran.”
The sharp decline in President Trump's approval ratings underscores a significant loss of public confidence in the administration's handling of both national security and the domestic economy. By hitting a term-low approval rating, the president faces increased political pressure to either justify the strategic objectives of the war with Iran or seek a diplomatic exit to stabilize his standing with the American electorate.
