Trump's approval rating falls to 32% record low
Trump's approval rating has dropped to 32%, a record low, during his heaviest diplomatic week.
Donald Trump is holding meetings with at least 11 world leaders this week at the UN General Assembly in New York. Donald Trump meets Ukraine's Zelenskiy, British PM Andy Burnham, Danish PM Mette Frederiksen, and leaders from the Gulf states, among others.
Trump's political standing at home has weakened sharply. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows his approval rating has fallen to 32%, the lowest level yet recorded.
Republican voters are souring on his handling of living costs. The US-Israeli war against Iran has driven up fuel prices globally and added to public frustration.
- 32 per cent
- Approval rating
- Reuters/Ipsos
- Poll source
- 11 or more
- World leaders meetings
- US-Israeli war against Iran
- Geopolitical driver
Why it mattersA president's approval rating affects his ability to negotiate with Congress and pass laws at home, shaping domestic policy for months ahead.
AustraliaAustralia trades closely with the US and relies on its security partnerships; Trump's weakened political position may affect his willingness to honour long-standing regional commitments.
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