Trump approval hits career low 32% as Republicans sour — SkimNews
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- Trump's approval rating fell to 32% — his career low — in a Reuters/Ipsos poll, down from 35% the prior week
- Republican approval of Trump dropped from 82% to 73% in a single week
- Only 17% of respondents approved of Trump's handling of cost of living, the top issue voters cited for the November 3 midterms
- For the first time, Republicans disapprove of Trump's cost-of-living handling 51% to 44%
- Trump started his second term with 47% approval after being sworn in January 2025
- The Iran war, launched in February, has pushed gasoline and diesel prices sharply higher
- Trump said Wednesday the US is "hopefully toward the end" of its war with Iran, though Tehran has not confirmed resumed direct negotiations
Why it matters: Trump's approval fell to a career-low 32% as Republican defection accelerated — GOP approval dropped 9 points (82% to 73%) in a single week — with cost of living the top voter issue ahead of November 3 midterms when his party defends narrow congressional majorities. The Iran war continues pushing gasoline and diesel prices higher.
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