62% Disapproval: Trump at Lowest After War in Iran

Author: Francis NoudePublished on: May 3, 2026Country: United States

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62% Disapproval: Trump at Lowest After War in Iran

Two months after ordering joint strikes with Israel against Tehran, Donald Trump has a disapproval rating of 62%, the highest since the start of his second term, according to a Washington Post – ABC News – Ipsos poll. 66% of respondents disapprove of his handling of the Iranian conflict, while his approval rating on the economy has dropped to 34%. Democrats hold a five-point lead over Republicans for the House of Representatives elections, with a nine-point gap among certain voters.

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