The approval rating for President Donald Trump has plummeted to 32%, marking the lowest recorded by Reuters/Ipsos throughout his political career. This decline comes amid growing dissatisfaction over the cost of living, just weeks before the midterm elections on November 3.
Released on Monday, the new Reuters/Ipsos poll also highlights a notable dip among Republicans themselves: currently, 73% endorse the president's performance, a decrease from 82% just a week prior.
The downward trend is evident across the board.
In the previous Reuters/Ipsos survey, Trump's overall approval rating was at 35%, three points higher than the latest results announced this Monday.
Economic Concerns Dominate
A major source of discontent is the domestic economy. Merely 17% of those surveyed approve of how Trump is managing the cost of living, a key issue for Americans when deciding their vote in the legislative elections.
This dissatisfaction is even present among Republican supporters. For the first time in this Reuters/Ipsos series, more party voters disapprove of Trump's handling of the cost of living than those who support it: 51% versus 44%.
Impact of Foreign Policy
Reuters notes that frustration has escalated since the onset of the conflict with Iran in February, which has contributed to rising gas and diesel prices. Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, vowing to curb inflation and end foreign wars.
At the start of his second term, a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted immediately after his inauguration placed his approval at 47%, 15 points higher than the current level.
Polling Details
The latest survey was conducted online between September 17 and 20, among 1,277 adults nationwide, with a margin of error of approximately three percentage points.
This result aligns with other recent polls that have also shown a decline in the president's ratings, though the figures are not directly comparable due to variations in methodology and surveyed populations.
Earlier in September, a Focaldata poll for the Financial Times reported Trump's approval at 33% among registered voters, three points lower than the previous month.
In that survey, nearly two-thirds of voters believed the economy was heading in the wrong direction, and 57% claimed they were financially worse off under Trump's presidency.
The numbers coincide with a period when some Republican lawmakers and candidates have started publicly voicing disagreements with certain presidential policies, particularly on issues like the war with Iran, immigration, tariffs, and the cost of living, as midterm elections approach.
Understanding the Decline in Trump's Approval
What is the current approval rating for Donald Trump?
As of the latest poll by Reuters/Ipsos, Donald Trump's approval rating is at 32%.
Why has Trump's approval rating declined?
The decline is largely attributed to dissatisfaction with the domestic economy, particularly the cost of living, and increased frustration since the conflict with Iran began.
How have Republicans responded to Trump's handling of the economy?
For the first time, more Republican voters disapprove than approve of Trump's management of the cost of living, with 51% disapproving compared to 44% approving.
What impact has the conflict with Iran had on Trump's approval rating?
The conflict with Iran has contributed to higher gas and diesel prices, which has fueled public discontent and negatively impacted Trump's approval rating.