According to fresh polling data from March 2026, US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has reached its lowest point since the start of his second term. Several authoritative polling organizations are recording a notable drop in the president’s popularity amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, rising fuel prices, and economic concerns among Americans.
According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll (March 17–19), only 40% of respondents approve of Trump’s performance, while 58% disapprove. Other recent surveys show even lower figures:
CBS News/YouGov (March 17–20) — 40% approve, 60% disapprove;
Quinnipiac University (March 6–8) — 37% approve, 57% disapprove (net rating −20);
Strength In Numbers/Verasight (March 16–18) — 37% approve, 60% disapprove.
Analysts at Nate Silver’s Silver Bulletin (as of March 24) note that Trump’s average net approval rating has fallen to −15.3 points — a new second-term low. The Economist/YouGov recorded an even deeper slump in early March, with a net rating of −21 (38% approve, 59% disapprove), and disapproval among independent voters reaching a record 69%.
Experts cite the following as the main drivers of the rating decline:
the US military operation against Iran (“Operation Epic Fury”), which has led to rising gasoline prices and uncertainty in global markets;
dissatisfaction with economic policy and the cost of living (in some polls, Trump’s net approval on the economy has fallen to a historic low of −29);
general fatigue with a confrontational governing style.
The president himself stated in a recent interview that he “doesn’t pay attention to polls,” emphasizing that he is focused on long-term goals. However, political analysts note that if the trend continues, Republicans will face a significantly harder path in the 2026 midterm elections.