According to a nationwide poll of registered voters released on May 18 by The New York Times and Siena College, Trump's approval rating has dropped to 37%. The Siena Research Institute noted that negative evaluations regarding the economy, cost of living, the Iran war, and immigration policy were particularly pronounced in this survey.
One of the key factors behind this decline is the Iran war. The survey found that 64% of voters believe that U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict was a mistake. Additionally, 55% of respondents felt that the costs of the war outweighed any benefits.
Economic evaluations have also worsened. In the same survey, 64% of voters rated Trump's economic management negatively, while 69% expressed dissatisfaction with his handling of cost of living issues. Rising energy prices and the burden of living costs appear to have significantly impacted Trump's economic credibility.
The drop in approval ratings is also affecting the upcoming midterm elections. In general voting preferences for congressional elections, Democrats lead with 50% compared to Republicans at 39%. However, this shift has not entirely benefited the Democratic Party, as many voters expressed dissatisfaction with both parties and reported low satisfaction levels overall.
The trend of declining approval ratings is corroborated by other polls as well. A late April survey by Reuters/Ipsos indicated that Trump's approval rating had fallen to 34%. In that poll, the Iran war, rising gasoline prices, and the cost of living were also identified as major factors contributing to the decline.
The White House maintains that President Trump makes national security decisions based on the interests of Americans, not public opinion. The administration also stated that it aims to stabilize the economy through tax cuts, deregulation, and increased energy production.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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