{"id":2611453,"date":"2026-06-06T11:51:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T15:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-approval-rating-hits-record-low-poll\/"},"modified":"2026-06-06T11:52:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T15:52:18","slug":"trump-approval-rating-hits-record-low-poll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-approval-rating-hits-record-low-poll\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump approval rating hits record low: Poll"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-approval-rating-hits-record-low-poll%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2611453&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The piece reports that President Donald Trump\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-approval-rating-drops-below-50\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s Approval Rating Drops Be... 50%\">approval rating dropped<\/a> to a new low, with polling from *The Economist*\u2019s tracker showing he is 25 points underwater among Americans. Onyl about 35% approve his job performance, while 60% disapprove, making him the most unpopular president at a comparable point since polling began in 2009.<\/p>\n<p>It attributes much of the decline to Americans\u2019 growing frustration with the war involving Iran adn its economic effects, particularly gasoline prices. Although gas prices have fallen slightly for two straight weeks, they remain far above levels before the conflict began.<\/p>\n<p>The article also highlights Trump\u2019s stance that stopping Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon matters more than concerns about rising consumer costs. It notes he <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >defended recently launched strikes<\/a> against Iran and pointed to strength in stock markets during the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>Diplomatic and political friction is described as worsening, including disputes over Israel\u2019s actions near Hezbollah and U.S.intercepts of missiles aimed at Gulf nations and the Strait of hormuz. On capitol Hill, the article says some House Republicans joined Democrats in voting to constrain the president\u2019s war powers, a measure now moving to the Senate and likely to face a veto if it passes.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump\u2019s<\/a> approval rating fell to a new low this week, according to a recent <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/polling\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"306\">polling<\/a> analysis, as <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/americans\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"17708\">Americans<\/a> continue to grapple with the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/economic-issues\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"5173\">economic<\/a> fallout from the ongoing conflict with <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"100\">Iran<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <em>Economist\u2019s<\/em> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.economist.com\/interactive\/trump-approval-tracker\">polling tracker<\/a>, which aggregates surveys conducted by YouGov, found Trump is 25 points below water with Americans, down 1.1 points from the previous week. The analysis found that just 35% of Americans approve of Trump\u2019s job performance, while 60% disapprove and 5% are unsure. According to the tracker, Trump is now the most unpopular president at this stage of a presidency since the survey began in 2009.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4597838\/trump-wes-moore-halt-construction-joint-base-andrews-golf-course\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump accuses Wes Moore of \u2018attacking\u2019 Air Force by halting construction of Joint Base Andrews golf course<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4597297\/hunter-biden-takes-internet-storm\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Hunter Biden takes internet by storm<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4597687\/trump-iran-missile-capacity-nbc\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump says Iran maintains \u201821-22%\u2019 of its missiles<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A major factor behind the decline appears to be public dissatisfaction with the war in Iran and its impact on energy prices. While gasoline prices have fallen for two consecutive weeks, Americans continue to feel the effects of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-did-airlines-in-the-us-implement-baggage-fees-as-a-result-of-9-11\/\" title=\"FACT CHECK: Did Airlines In The US Implement Baggage Fees As A Result Of 9\/11?\">higher fuel costs<\/a>. The national average price for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gas-prices-higher-than-expected-on-labor-day-but-still-lowest-in-years\/\" title=\"Gas prices: Higher than expected on Labor Day, but still ...est in years\">regular gasoline stood<\/a> at $4.24 per gallon on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4596386\/gas-prices-drop-17-cents-per-gallon-in-one-week\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4596386\/gas-prices-drop-17-cents-per-gallon-in-one-week\/\">Thursday<\/a>, down from $4.39 a week earlier but still significantly higher than before the conflict began.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump has repeatedly indicated that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon outweighs concerns about rising consumer costs. Speaking to reporters in May, the president <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4565100\/trump-financial-situation-not-motivating-talks-end-iran-war\/\">said<\/a>, \u201cI don\u2019t think about Americans\u2019 financial situations\u201d when discussing negotiations with Tehran.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI don\u2019t think about anybody,\u201d Trump continued. \u201cI think about one thing: We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier this week, Trump defended his decision to launch strikes against Iran, saying he remained confident in the military operation despite growing political opposition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m very proud of that decision,\u201d Trump <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4594068\/trump-proud-iran-war-profits\/\">said<\/a>. \u201cToday we hit another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/putins-best-friend-is-joe-biden-who-is-killing-the-worlds-greatest-energy-industry-here-in-america-larry-kudlow-on-bidens-fossil-fuel-jihad-in\/\" title=\"\u201c[Putin\u2019s]Best Friend Is Joe Biden Who Is Killing the World\u2019s Greatest Energy Industry Here in America\u201d \u2013 Larry Kud... on Biden\u2019s Fossil Fuel Jihad in the US\">stock market high<\/a>. We may have the highest stock market in history with a military conflict going on. Some people call it a war, some people call it a military conflict. It\u2019s not a big thing for us. We have a great military.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diplomatic efforts have deteriorated in recent days amid disputes over whether Israel\u2019s military operations against Hezbollah violate the terms of a ceasefire agreement. On Friday, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/u-s-central-command\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4470\">U.S. Central Command<\/a> said it <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4597811\/kuwait-bahrain-more-iran-missile-attack-increase\/\">intercepted<\/a> several missiles headed toward Gulf nations and the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/strait-of-hormuz\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"21488\">Strait of Hormuz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Growing concern over the conflict has also surfaced on<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/capitol-hill\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"2382\"> Capitol Hill<\/a>. Four House Republicans joined all House <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democrats\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"249\">Democrats<\/a> on Wednesday in voting to limit the president\u2019s war powers earlier this week. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4590722\/two-thirds-americans-founding-fathers-disappointed-250-anniversary\/\">TWO-THIRDS OF AMERICANS BELIEVE FOUNDING FATHERS WOULD BE DISAPPOINTED IN THE NATION AT 250<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The measure, which seeks to end U.S. involvement in the conflict after more than 90 days, will now head to the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/senate\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"8765\">Senate<\/a>. If approved, it would likely face a presidential veto.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYesterday, in a meaningless vote, the House voted, 4 bad Republicans and all of the Democrats, to limit my War Powers, right in the middle of my final negotiations to end the War with the Islamic Republic of Iran,\u201d Trump wrote in a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/116691542670526572\">social media post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump\u2019s approval hits new low amid Iran conflict fallout<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4195,"featured_media":2611454,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DNC-Trum-p.webp?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[69320,70344,5894,15638,69322],"class_list":["post-2611453","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-approval-ratings-2","tag-donald-trump-2","tag-politics","tag-polls","tag-public-opinion-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DNC-Trum-p.webp?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2611453","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4195"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2611453"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2611453\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2611457,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2611453\/revisions\/2611457"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2611454"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2611453"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2611453"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2611453"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}