President Donald Trump‘s approval ratings have dropped to their lowest level in his second term. The latest figures point to a steep decline in public sentiment as the war with Iran and domestic changes continue to shape opinion.
Donald Trump’s favorability ratings take a hit amid Iran war
The newest Issues & Insights/Tipp Poll, conducted between March 31 and April 2, shows that 39% of respondents view Trump favorably, while 53% hold an unfavorable opinion. Another 8% said they were unsure or unfamiliar enough to respond.
This is a clear drop in Donald Trump’s favorability ratings. From the previous survey conducted in late February, when 42% of respondents had a favorable view, and 49% viewed him unfavorably. As a result, Trump’s net favorability rating has worsened from -7% to -14%. Longer-term data also show a steady decline. In early March 2025, Donald Trump’s favorability rating stood at 47%, before fluctuating in the low-to-mid 40s and eventually dropping to the current 39% in April.
The poll surveyed 1,464 adults nationwide and carries a margin of error of +/- 2.7 percentage points. Notably, Tipp has built a reputation as a highly accurate pollster, having correctly identified the winners of the last six presidential elections.
Such numbers come amid escalating tensions in the ongoing Iran war. The war began after joint U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s supreme leader, prompting retaliatory attacks across the Middle East. It has driven global oil prices higher and contributed to economic uncertainty, both of which may be influencing public opinion. According to the pollster, “Trump’s favorability has definitely suffered during the war, as brief as it has been so far.” However, it remains unclear whether the war directly caused the decline.
The survey also showed sharp political divides. Only 9% of Democrats expressed a favorable view of Trump, compared to 77% of Republicans and 28% of independents. Looking ahead, future polling will determine whether this dip reflects a temporary shift or a longer-term trend (via Newsweek).
Meanwhile, the Iran war continues, with Donald Trump increasing pressure on Tehran, including threats to reopen the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz.
Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on Mandatory.
