A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating at 31% amid voter concerns over rising gasoline prices and the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Key facts
- •President Trump's approval rating fell to 31 percent, the lowest level recorded during his time in office.
- •Democrats lead Republicans by 12 points in a generic congressional ballot, up from a 7-point lead two weeks earlier.
- •The Reuters/Ipsos poll included 1,679 US adults and has a margin of error of 2 percentage points for all respondents.
- •Rising gasoline prices, linked to military strikes on Iran that began in February, are cited as a primary driver of economic dissatisfaction.
- •Fifty percent of female voters expressed a preference for Democratic candidates, compared to 32 percent for Republicans.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 31 percent, marking a record low for his presidency, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that concluded on Monday. The survey also indicates that Democrats hold a 12-point lead over Republicans in a generic congressional ballot ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. This shift in public sentiment follows the February launch of military operations against Iran, which has contributed to rising fuel costs and economic dissatisfaction.
By the numbers
Polling Data and Economic Concerns
The Reuters/Ipsos poll, which surveyed 1,679 adults, shows that 31 percent of Americans approve of the president's performance, a one-percentage-point decline from two weeks prior. Economic anxiety is a central factor, with 68 percent of respondents disapproving of Trump's handling of the economy. Many voters cited the affordability of gasoline as a major concern, with 70 percent of participants in a separate Washington Post/ABC/Ipsos poll noting that fuel prices have become unaffordable. Public support for the Republican Party has also waned, particularly among female voters. In the generic ballot question, 50 percent of women stated they would vote for a Democratic candidate, compared to 32 percent for a Republican. Overall, 47 percent of registered voters favored Democrats, while 35 percent chose Republicans, representing the widest margin for Democrats in the current election cycle.
Impact on Midterm Elections
The upcoming November 3 elections will determine control of the US House of Representatives and the Senate. While generic ballot polls provide a snapshot of national sentiment, they do not account for district-level dynamics where Republicans maintain structural advantages. If Democrats secure control of either chamber, it could significantly complicate the president's legislative agenda for the final two years of his term. Other recent surveys corroborate the trend of declining support for the administration. An NBC poll released Sunday found that 71 percent of Americans believe the country is on the 'wrong track,' and 55 percent indicated they would support the Democratic Party if the election were held immediately.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Al Jazeera, The Korea Times, Jerusalem Post.
