Approval of Donald Trump's performance as U.S. president has fallen to 33%, the lowest level recorded in the Reuters/Ipsos polling series since he took office, according to a four-day national survey concluded on Monday. The poll, conducted among 1,215 U.S. adults with a margin of error of plus or minus three percentage points, follows Trump's rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on August 21.
Support for U.S. military action against Iran has also declined, with 31% of respondents backing strikes, down from 37% in March and 34% earlier this month. Among Republicans, support dropped to 69% from 77% in March. The war, which began on February 28 following attacks by the U.S. and Israel, has contributed to gasoline prices rising over $1 per gallon higher than before the conflict, according to the report.
Public sentiment on the conflict's duration has shifted, with 83% of respondents now believing the war will persist for an extended period, up from 80% earlier in August. Independent voters show a preference for Democrats over Republicans in the upcoming November midterm congressional elections, with 33% favoring Democrats compared to 19% for Republicans.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated potential expansion of sanctions targeting countries maintaining commercial ties with Iran, though no immediate penalties were announced. Trump has framed the military engagement as necessary to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear capabilities.
