The political capital of the Trump administration is reaching a visible floor. According to the latest Reuters/Ipsos polling, President Donald Trump’s approval rating has stagnated at 36 percent, the lowest level recorded since his inauguration in January 2025. With disapproval climbing to 62 percent, the administration finds itself navigating a period of profound public skepticism driven by a volatile mix of foreign intervention and domestic economic pressure.
The erosion of support follows a significant military escalation in the Middle East. A joint offensive by the United States and Israel against Iran has not only strained international relations—triggering a rare diplomatic rift with the Vatican—but has also had an immediate impact on the American consumer. Only 36 percent of those surveyed approve of the military strikes, a figure that mirrors the president's overall approval and suggests a hardening of his base against a backdrop of wider national concern.
For the average citizen, the geopolitical tension is most acutely felt at the pump. The conflict has catalyzed a sharp rise in gasoline prices, further inflating the cost of living. Consequently, public confidence in the president’s economic management has cratered; just 26 percent of Americans approve of his handling of living costs. This alignment of military action and economic hardship suggests that the administration’s "maximum pressure" foreign policy is increasingly being weighed against its domestic toll.
With reporting from InfoMoney.
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