Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI:US President Donald Trump’s net approval rating has recently fallen to a record low of – 25, according to The Economist’s tracker of YouGov polling.
The administration’s resumption of strikes on Iran in mid-July might be to blame. The war remains deeply unpopular with most Americans. Polling suggests that 60 per cent of them think the administration is spending too much money on the conflict. Many also worry it will drag on. The two sides now appear trapped in a cycle of fighting.
Trump’s net approval rating for his handling of inflation and prices is – 43, the lowest it has been this term. That is hardly surprising.
Before the Iran war began, the average price for a gallon of petrol was under $3. Now it is $4.48. Scott Bessent, the treasury secretary, has promised that “help is on the way”. Given the administration’s inconsistent statements about the war, there is no reason for optimism.
Approval of Trump is lowest in states that tend to vote for Democrats and highest in those that tend to vote for Republicans. Trump’s voters still overwhelmingly approve of his performance as president. But the projection also shows how dissatisfaction with Trump is widespread even in states that voted for him in 2024. The numbers will make anxious reading for Republicans facing competitive races in this year’s midterm elections.
