President Donald Trump’s approval rating has reached a historic low, according to recent polling data. The YouGov/Economist poll, conducted from May 29 to June 1 among 1,604 adults, indicates that Trump's net approval rating is -25, with 35% of respondents approving and 60% disapproving of his performance. This marks the lowest approval rating recorded for any president since the survey began in 2009.
The decline in approval ratings follows Trump's initiation of military actions in Iran, which appears to have negatively impacted his public standing. The poll shows that only 29% approve of his handling of the conflict, while 64% disapprove. Additionally, 68% of respondents believe the war should end as soon as possible, and 55% view the decision to go to war with Iran as incorrect.
Rising energy costs have also been a concern, with the national average price for regular gasoline exceeding $4.50 per gallon, and oil prices increasing by approximately 35%. Moody’s Analytics estimates that the conflict has cost U.S. households around $100 billion, equating to nearly $750 per household. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that assistance for energy prices is forthcoming, while Trump has downplayed the significance of rising costs.
Polling indicates that 46% of voters consider the economy the most pressing issue, with about 75% rating the economy as 'fair' or 'poor.' Trump's net approval rating regarding inflation and prices is currently at -43. The YouGov/Economist forecasting model suggests that Democrats have a 90% chance of gaining control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections, while the Senate remains competitive. The Daily Beast has reached out to the White House for comments.
