The Crossbill News Desk
A new nationwide survey has indicated growing public dissatisfaction in the United States with President Donald Trump’s leadership amid the war on Iran, with approval ratings slipping to their lowest levels since his return to office in January 2025.
The findings point to rising unease among Americans over both the military campaign and its economic consequences.
According to the Reuters/Ipsos poll, opposition to the US strikes on Iran continues to rise, with 61% of respondents now disapproving of the attacks, compared to 59% recorded a week earlier. Only 35% of Americans approve of the US strikes on Iran, marking a decline from 37% support registered in the previous survey.
The numbers stand out given that the United States is currently engaged in a war, a situation that traditionally produces stronger domestic backing for the administration. Analysts say the trend could pose political challenges for Trump as his administration prepares for the upcoming mid-term elections scheduled for November.
Earlier polling conducted between February 28 and March 1 had shown significantly lower support, with only 27% approving of the strikes, while 43% disapproved and 29% remained uncertain. The latest results suggest that while opinions have shifted over time, public scepticism about the conflict remains strong.
Concerns about national security outcomes also appear widespread. The survey found that 46% of respondents believe the war in Iran will make the United States less safe in the long run, while only 26% felt the conflict would enhance national security. The remaining respondents said the war would have little overall impact.
Economic pressures linked to the conflict may also be influencing public sentiment. The average price of gas in the US has increased by roughly a dollar per gallon since the war began, contributing to dissatisfaction with the administration’s broader economic management.
Only 29% of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of the economy. This, reports Reuters, “is the lowest rating in either of Trump’s presidential administrations and lower than any economic approval rating of his predecessor, Democrat Joe Biden”.
The finding is considered particularly significant because Trump had campaigned heavily on promises of strong economic performance.
The poll was conducted online across the United States, gathering responses from 1,272 adults over a four-day period. Researchers noted that the survey carries a margin of error of three percentage points, reflecting nationwide attitudes during a period of escalating geopolitical tension.
The findings point to rising unease among Americans over both the military campaign and its economic consequences.
According to the Reuters/Ipsos poll, opposition to the US strikes on Iran continues to rise, with 61% of respondents now disapproving of the attacks, compared to 59% recorded a week earlier. Only 35% of Americans approve of the US strikes on Iran, marking a decline from 37% support registered in the previous survey.
The numbers stand out given that the United States is currently engaged in a war, a situation that traditionally produces stronger domestic backing for the administration. Analysts say the trend could pose political challenges for Trump as his administration prepares for the upcoming mid-term elections scheduled for November.
Earlier polling conducted between February 28 and March 1 had shown significantly lower support, with only 27% approving of the strikes, while 43% disapproved and 29% remained uncertain. The latest results suggest that while opinions have shifted over time, public scepticism about the conflict remains strong.
Concerns about national security outcomes also appear widespread. The survey found that 46% of respondents believe the war in Iran will make the United States less safe in the long run, while only 26% felt the conflict would enhance national security. The remaining respondents said the war would have little overall impact.
Economic pressures linked to the conflict may also be influencing public sentiment. The average price of gas in the US has increased by roughly a dollar per gallon since the war began, contributing to dissatisfaction with the administration’s broader economic management.
Only 29% of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of the economy. This, reports Reuters, “is the lowest rating in either of Trump’s presidential administrations and lower than any economic approval rating of his predecessor, Democrat Joe Biden”.
The finding is considered particularly significant because Trump had campaigned heavily on promises of strong economic performance.
The poll was conducted online across the United States, gathering responses from 1,272 adults over a four-day period. Researchers noted that the survey carries a margin of error of three percentage points, reflecting nationwide attitudes during a period of escalating geopolitical tension.
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