Latest Poll: Trump's Approval Rating Plummets to Lowest Level - US Public Disappointed
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since he returned to the White House. The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Trump’s approval rating dropping to 36%, down from 40% in the previous week’s survey.
The survey, conducted over four days until Monday, highlights the worsening public perception of Trump’s performance, particularly in handling the economy and the rise in living costs. The spike in fuel prices, which occurred after the coordinated US and Israeli military attack on Iran on 28 February, has become one of the main triggers for the decline in support.
Only 25% of respondents expressed satisfaction with Trump’s handling of living costs. Meanwhile, approval of his economic policies stands at just 29%, the lowest during his tenure and lower than that of his predecessor, Joe Biden.
“It is important for the public to know that the president feels their suffering and that help is on the way,” said Amanda Makki, a political strategist from the Republican Party, quoted on Wednesday (25/3/2026).
From a geopolitical perspective, the war with Iran is also weighing on Trump’s image. The poll shows only 35% of US citizens approve of the attack on Iran, while 61% disapprove. This figure has worsened compared to previous polls.
Public concerns about the impact of the conflict have also increased. Around 46% of respondents believe the war will make the United States less safe in the long term, while only 26% see it as enhancing national security.
Amid the escalation of the conflict, reports indicate that Washington plans to send thousands of additional troops to the Middle East. On the other hand, Iran denies any negotiations as claimed by Trump.
Economic impacts are beginning to be felt, particularly in the energy sector. Petrol prices in the US are reported to have surged by around US$1 per gallon since the war began. This increase has the potential to pressure the broader economy.
The poll also notes that 63% of US citizens rate the current economic condition as “somewhat weak” or “very weak”. The breakdown includes 40% of Republican voters, 66% independents, and 84% Democrats.
“This provides a huge opportunity for Democrats to make major gains in the midterm elections,” said Doug Farrar, a strategist from the Democratic Party.
Nevertheless, on economic issues, the Republican Party is still slightly more trusted. Around 38% of respondents believe the Republican Party is better at managing the economy, compared to 34% who choose the Democrats.
This national online survey involved 1,272 adult respondents in the US. The survey has a margin of error of 3 percentage points.