Donald Trump's second presidential term has faced an unprecedented crisis of confidence. According to recent data, approval of the White House chief's actions among US citizens has reached the lowest level throughout his current tenure. The main factor driving the rating down has been the escalation of the conflict with Iran.

Rating Drop and Economic Skepticism

A reputable poll conducted jointly by Reuters and Ipsos recorded a sharp decline in the president's popularity. Only 34% of Americans currently approve of Donald Trump's performance. This is the lowest figure for the entire period of his second term.

The leader's popularity correlates directly with the assessment of his foreign policy decisions. US residents are extremely skeptical about the costs associated with the military confrontation:

  • Only 24% of citizens are convinced that the war with Iran justified the financial and other investments.
  • Half of those surveyed (50%) are convinced that this conflict was not worth it at all.

Geopolitical Deadlock: Are the US in a Weak Position?

Besides economic issues, Americans express serious concerns regarding the geopolitical outcomes of the war. The majority of respondents believe that the conflict has not strengthened Washington's position on the world stage.

The statistics look alarming for the Trump administration: only 23% of Americans believe that the US is currently in a stronger position vis-à-vis Iran than before the start of hostilities. Notably, even among supporters of the Republican Party, only half are this optimistic.

At the same time, 35% of respondents explicitly state that the US position has weakened. The remaining respondents either have not made up their minds or believe that the status quo has been preserved.

Doubts About the Durability of Peace

Even after the signing of a bilateral memorandum and the achievement of new diplomatic agreements, society does not believe in the stability of the situation. 63% of respondents called it unlikely that the agreement signed by Trump would ensure a long-term peace with Iran.

This pessimism is observed in both major political forces, although to varying degrees:

  • 50% of Republicans doubt the long-term effect of the agreement.
  • 80% of Democrats (8 out of 10) do not believe in the success of diplomacy.

Only 18% of those surveyed hold the opposite opinion and believe that stable peace between Tehran and Washington is possible.

Methodology and Context

The sociological study was conducted over five days and concluded on June 22. The poll involved 1,262 adult Americans from all states of the country. The statistical margin of error for the results is 3 percentage points.

The crisis of confidence is not limited to the internal borders of the US. Earlier studies showed that 48% of citizens of European countries perceive Donald Trump as an "enemy of Europe." Furthermore, according to data from The Economist, he has become the least popular American president in the last 16 years.