Trump’s Approval Rating Drops to -20.6: Iran War and Economic Implications

Donald Trump’s net approval rating hit -20.6 in Nate Silver’s poll tracker, marking a new low for his second term. A Quinnipiac University poll showed Trump with a 32% approval rating, while a CNN/SSRS poll recorded 34%, matching his career low from the end of his first term. The decline coincides with a drop in support for the Iran war—34% support, 60% opposition, the highest opposition since Quinnipiac began tracking. 54% of respondents believe the U.S. is not winning the war, and 66% think it hasn’t been worth fighting. A CNN poll found 67% believe Trump’s actions in Iran have hurt the U.S., and 74% believe he lacks a clear plan, up seven points from March. Trump’s approval rating was 41% in his first term, now down to 33%. Escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran risk widening regional conflicts. While Trump remains open to negotiations, he has warned of continued attacks if Iran fails to uphold agreements. These developments could significantly impact U.S. foreign policy and economic stability, prompting markets to reassess risk levels.