Trump’s Poll Numbers Collapse Over Iran War and Economic Crisis

• Trump drops sharply in polls
• Voters reject war with Iran
• Inflation damages popularity

The popularity of President Donald Trump is going through one of its most difficult moments since his return to the White House.

A new survey published by The New York Times and Siena College shows growing dissatisfaction among American voters, driven mainly by the war with Iran and the rising cost of living.

• Why it matters: The results suggest a difficult political landscape for Trump and Republicans heading into the midterm elections, especially among independent voters and sectors heavily affected by inflation.

War with Iran triggers strong voter backlash

The poll, conducted between May 11 and May 15 among 1,507 registered voters, found that only 37% approve of Trump’s performance — the lowest level of his second term.

One of the administration’s biggest weaknesses involves public perception of the military conflict with Iran.

According to the survey, 64% of respondents believe Trump’s decision to go to war was wrong, while only 30% believe it was the correct decision.

Although most Republicans supported the military offensive, independent voters expressed a much more critical position.

Seventy-three percent of independent voters described the war as “the wrong decision.”

“As both parties mobilize for costly and bitter midterm elections, the survey suggests Republican candidates are entering their campaigns with significant political disadvantages,” Times pollsters wrote.

Rising gas prices and inflation damage Trump’s image

Beyond political fallout from the war, voters also expressed concern over the country’s worsening economic situation.

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global oil and gas supplies, pushing fuel prices higher across the United States.

According to AAA, the national average price for regular gasoline reached $4.515 per gallon as of May 18.

One year ago, the average stood at $3.179.

That increase has directly affected public perceptions of Trump.

The poll found that Trump received his worst approval rating regarding the cost of living.

Sixty-nine percent disapproved of his handling of the economy, while only 28% approved.

Additionally, 44% of voters said Trump’s policies had personally harmed them, compared with 36% recorded last autumn.

Trump disapproval reaches second-term highs

The political deterioration also appears in other national polling averages.

According to polling averages compiled by The New York Times, Trump currently holds a 38% approval rating and a 60% disapproval rating — the worst balance of his second term.

Other polling aggregators reported similar figures.

RealClearPolitics places Trump’s approval at 40.1%, while 56.9% disapprove of his performance.

Silver Bulletin reported 38.5% approval compared with 58.6% disapproval

The situation is beginning to generate concern inside the Republican Party, especially as congressional elections approach amid a struggling economy and an increasingly costly international conflict.

Fewer than one-quarter of voters currently believe the war is “worth the cost.”

The United States Department of Defense recently informed Congress that the conflict with Iran has already cost $29 billion after nine weeks of military operations.

With inflation continuing to strain the economy and voter fatigue steadily growing, the White House now faces one of the most politically difficult moments of Donald Trump’s presidency.

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SOURCE: USA Today / Yahoo