President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped to its lowest point of his current term, reflecting growing public dissatisfaction across the United States.
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll found 34% of Americans approve of Trump’s performance, down from 36% recorded in mid-April surveys.
The decline continues a steady downward trend since January 2025, when Trump began his term with 47% approval among respondents nationwide.
Public frustration appears driven largely by economic concerns, as rising living costs weigh heavily on households across the country.
Only 22% of respondents approved of Trump’s handling of the cost of living, marking a further drop from previous polling results.
The economic strain has been amplified by a recent war with Iran, which has contributed to a sharp increase in gasoline prices.
The conflict, launched jointly by the United States and Israel on February 28, has drawn criticism and deepened political divisions at home.
Most survey responses were collected before a shooting incident at a Washington dinner event, where Trump had been scheduled to speak.
Federal prosecutors have since charged the suspect with attempting to assassinate the president, adding tension to an already charged political climate.
The nationwide online poll surveyed 1,014 U.S. adults and carries a margin of error of approximately three percentage points.
Taken together, the findings paint a picture of a presidency under pressure, as economic unease and foreign policy risks converge.
