President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 33% [1], marking the lowest point of his presidency.
This decline suggests a growing disconnect between the administration's policies and public sentiment during a period of heightened geopolitical tension and economic pressure.
The findings come from a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Monday [1]. The survey, which included 1,166 respondents [3], was conducted over four days between April 24 and April 27, 2026 [4]. While one report indicated a 34% approval rate [5], Reuters said the figure was 33% [1].
Public dissatisfaction is largely driven by two primary factors: the cost of living and foreign policy. Americans cited rising gasoline prices as a significant weight on household budgets [1]. Simultaneously, the ongoing conflict with Iran has created widespread anxiety regarding the duration of the war.
"An overwhelming majority of Americans are concerned the U.S. war with Iran will last a long time," a Reuters report said [6].
In addition to the low approval rating, the poll found a disapproval rating of 64% [7]. This gap reflects a sharp divide in how the American public views the current state of the country and the president's leadership. One-third of Americans approve of the job performance of the president [8].
The timing of the poll's release follows months of volatility in energy markets and a series of military engagements in the Middle East. The data indicates that economic stressors at the pump are coinciding with a lack of confidence in the administration's ability to conclude the Iran conflict quickly.
“President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 33%, marking the lowest point of his presidency.”
The convergence of high energy costs and a protracted foreign war historically creates a volatile environment for any administration. With approval hitting a record low, the president faces diminished political capital to push through legislative priorities or pivot foreign policy without significant public pushback.
