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Trump's approval rating declines in response to backlash regarding the Iran war — poll

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As of March 27, 2026, President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to unprecedented lows during his second term, now standing at 36% according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll. 

This decrease is mainly due to insufficient public backing for the current military engagement with Iran and the consequent economic pressures, which include a significant increase in gas prices.

Multiple major polls conducted between March 20 and March 24, 2026, show a consistent downward trend:

Pollster Approval Rating Disapproval Rating Key Findings

Reuters/Ipsos 36% 62% Down from 40% the previous week; record low for his second term.

Fox News 41% 59% Highest disapproval recorded across both of his presidential terms.

AP-NORC 38% 60% Shows a significant 22-point gap between disapproval and approval.

Quinnipiac 38% 56% Majority (54%) oppose the military action against Iran.

Emerson College 42% 51% Lowest economic approval (38%) ever received in this poll.

Primary Drivers of the Decline

The Iran War: Public sentiment toward the strikes launched on February 28, 2026, is largely negative. A Pew Research Center survey found that 61% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the conflict. Additionally, 58% of voters believe he should have obtained congressional approval before taking action.

Economic Impact: The conflict has triggered a surge in living costs. Nationwide gas prices have risen 35% to an average of $3.96 per gallon since the war began. Consequently, only 25% of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of the cost of living.

Safety Concerns: A plurality of voters (40–44%) believe the military action will make the United States less safe in the long run.

Base and Demographic Shifts

While Trump maintains strong support from his core base—with approximately 74% of Republicans backing the strikes—there are signs of softening among Republican-leaners (52% approval). Notably, support among Hispanic voters has plummeted from 48% in December to just 28% in late March.

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