US President Donald Trump's approval rating has reached a critical level, dropping to 33%. According to the latest poll conducted by Reuters in partnership with the Ipsos research center, this is the lowest figure for the current White House chief throughout his entire term. At the beginning of August, the support level was 35%, but the situation deteriorated rapidly over a short period, and now 64% of US citizens state that they do not approve of the president's work.
The War with Iran Factor: The Main Driver of the Decline
The primary reason for such a sharp drop in ratings is the escalation of geopolitical tensions and the direct involvement of the US in a military conflict with Iran. The poll revealed deep public concern regarding the prospects of war: about 80% of respondents are convinced that the conflict will continue for a long time. Only 16% of Americans believe that hostilities could end within the next few weeks. Furthermore, only 20% of those surveyed consider entering the war with Iran to be a justified step. Even among supporters of the Republican Party, support for military action is not unconditional—only about half of the Republican respondents hold this view.
Economic Consequences and Shifting Sentiments
Military actions have had a direct negative impact on the domestic economic situation. The rise in fuel prices, caused by instability in the Middle East, has intensified household anxiety regarding the cost of living. Against this backdrop, the Democratic Party has managed to seize the initiative from the Republicans regarding economic management. In the run-up to the midterm elections scheduled for November 2026, Democrats are demonstrating an advantage in the eyes of voters, who are increasingly linking economic difficulties to the actions of the current administration.
Immigration and Historical Parallels
Despite the general decline in popularity, Republicans retain a slight advantage on the issue of immigration policy. Their approach is supported by 40% of those surveyed, while the Democrats' policy in this sphere is approved by 38% of citizens. However, the gap has narrowed significantly compared to the beginning of 2025, when the Republican advantage was a substantial 26 percentage points. Trump's current rating of 33% is historically significant: it corresponds to the lowest result recorded in December 2017 during his first presidential term.
