Trump’s disapproval reaches new record amid war with Iran, survey finds

United States President Donald Trump during a Turning Point USA event on April 17, 2026 REUTERS/Evan Vucci Disapproval of United States President Donald Trump has reached a record high, according to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll released this Sunday (3). The survey indicates that Americans are largely dissatisfied with the Republican’s performance on the war with Iran and other key issues, six months before the midterm elections. 🗒️Do you have any reporting suggestions? Send it to g1 According to the survey, Trump’s disapproval reached 62%, the highest level ever recorded in his two terms. Approval is at 37%, close to the 39% observed in February. The survey was carried out in the USA online between April 24 and 28, with 2,560 adults. See the trending videos on g1: Trending videos on g1 The survey shows that the president’s assessment of the economy, a central theme of his political recovery in 2024, has worsened since the start of the war with Iran, on February 28. In this context, the majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the crisis with Iran, by 66% to 33%. In the economy, the Republican’s rating fell seven points, to 34%, amid rising gasoline prices. Regarding inflation, approval fell five points in the period, to 27%. The worst performance in the economic section of the survey appears in the perception of the cost of living, with 23% approval and 76% disapproval. Impact on Americans’ pocketbooks The growing discontent of Americans is directly related to the war. Data from the automobile association AAA shows that the price of gasoline has already risen by around 40% in the country since the start of the conflict. And the impacts are already reflected in a more widespread rise in prices. Inflation rose 0.9% in March, the biggest increase since May 2024, reaching 3.3% accumulated over 12 months. The result was influenced by the rise in energy, food and housing costs. The movement is a consequence of the spike in the price of a barrel of oil, which surpassed US$ 120. Last Friday, the Brent type, a global reference, closed at US$ 108.17, which represents an increase of around 50% since February 28. 🔎 As g1 showed, the rise in energy prices displeases the US electorate and could sour the legislative dispute for Trump’s party in November this year, when Americans go to the polls to elect governors, deputies and senators. The main factor behind the spike in prices is the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, the main global oil route, through which around 20% of world consumption passes. The region — also responsible for around a fifth of global natural gas (LNG) trade — saw a sharp drop in ship traffic after Iran announced the blockade and attacks on oil tankers. With the economic impacts on both sides, the Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of the dispute between the United States and Iran. This Sunday, Trump stated that the US will guide ships trapped in the sea to safety from this Monday morning (4), Middle East time. The president said that the action will be aimed at vessels from countries that are not involved in the war in the region, but did not specifically name any nation. “For the sake of Iran, the Middle East and the USA, we inform these countries that we will guide their ships safely out of these restricted waterways so that they can continue their activities freely,” he wrote on his social network, Truth Social. Infographic – Strait of Hormuz Arte/g1

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