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Trump Approval Rating Reaches Second-Term Low In Latest Poll—As 80% Think Iran War Will Drag On Headline from Forbes
Trump had a 33% approval rating in the latest poll released Monday.
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Newsweek
Donald Trump's Net Approval Among Republicans Falls 8 Points—New Poll ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Aug 16, 2026
Newsweek's feed description The poll found that more than 53 percent of registered voters say they're financially worse off since Trump returned to office.
Forbes
Trump Approval Rating Reportedly Declines Among Republicans—As Dems Have Midterm Advantage ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Aug 17, 2026
Forbes's feed description Trump had a 35% approval rating in the latest poll released Monday.
Al Jazeera
Trump’s approval rating sinks to new low ↗ (opens Al Jazeera) Published Aug 17, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description New poll found a majority of US citizens concerned about the US war on Iran.
The Hill
Trump's approval drops 2 points in two weeks: Reuters/Ipsos poll ↗ (opens The Hill) Published Aug 17, 2026
The Hill's feed description One-third of Americans approve of President Trump’s job performance, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey. The poll, conducted from Friday through Monday, found that 33 percent of 1,166 respondents approved of the job Trump is doing, while 64 percent disapproved.
Washington Examiner
Trump approval sinks to new low as voters fear prolonged Iran war: Poll ↗ (opens Washington Examiner) Published Aug 17, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description President Donald Trump‘s approval rating has sunk to 33%, marking a new low for the Republican as voters worry the U.S. war with Iran may last even longer. The latest Reuters-Ipsos poll, released on Monday, shows Trump fell 2 points lower than the pollster’s prior survey earlier this month.
Newsweek
Trump Approval Rating Ties All-Time Low: A Snapshot of Turned-Off Voters ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Aug 17, 2026
Newsweek's feed description The president is losing ground with key voting blocs as concerns over the Iran war and cost of living mount.
Hawaiitribune Herald
Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds ↗ (opens Hawaiitribune Herald) Published Aug 18, 2026
Same headline from 1 more outlet Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to the lowest level of his presidency, with an overwhelming majority of Americans concerned the U.S. war with Iran will last a long time, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that concluded on Monday.
Forbes
Trump Approval Rating Reaches Second-Term Low In Latest Poll—As 80% Think Iran War Will Drag On ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Aug 18, 2026
Forbes's feed description Trump had a 33% approval rating in the latest poll released Monday.
NJ.com / Star-Ledger
Trump’s approval rating just hit a shocking new low as Americans grow weary of Iran war ↗ (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger) Published Aug 18, 2026
NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description Trump's approval rating dropped to 33%, with the Iran war, rising gas prices, and economic concerns driving disapproval among Americans.
Billings Gazette
Trump approval rating sinks again ↗ (opens Billings Gazette) Published Aug 19, 2026
Billings Gazette's feed description President Donald Trump's polling woes continue as he fell to a new record low since his return to the White House, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey, with only one in three Americans approving of his job performance.
Fox News
Trump's approval rating plummets to new low ahead of critical midterms: 'More work to do' ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Aug 19, 2026
Fox News's feed description President Donald Trump's approval rating hits 33% in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, and 80% of respondents expect the Iran war to go on indefinitely.
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