Politics
Trump approval rating drops to career low of 32 percent in new poll
A Reuters/Ipsos survey shows public support falling amid economic concerns and the war with Iran.
The short version
- President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to a career low of 32 percent in a new Reuters/Ipsos survey.[Al Jazeera]
- Republican approval for Trump dropped from 82 percent the previous week to 73 percent.[Al Jazeera]
- Only 17 percent of respondents approved of Trump's handling of the cost of living.[Al Jazeera]
- Other polling models show slightly higher support, with a Decision Desk HQ average placing his approval at 38.8 percent.[The Hill]
Key facts
- President Donald Trump’s approval rating dropped to 32 percent in a Reuters/Ipsos poll, marking the lowest point of his political career.[Al Jazeera · The Hill]
- Republican support for Trump fell to 73 percent, down from 82 percent in the previous week's poll.[Al Jazeera]
- Only 17 percent of respondents approved of Trump's handling of the cost of living.[Al Jazeera]
- The Reuters/Ipsos online poll surveyed 1,277 U.S. adults nationwide between September 17 and 20 with a 3-percentage-point margin of error.[Al Jazeera · The Hill]
What remains uncertain
- Polling measurements vary depending on the methodology; the Decision Desk HQ average placed Trump's approval higher at 38.8 percent.[The Hill]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.