Trump Approval Falls to 42% Lowest Amid Iran War

President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 42 percent, its lowest level of his presidency, according to a recent poll conducted amid the ongoing U.S.-led military campaign in Iran and rising economic concerns. The survey, carried out online from March 18 to 20, 2026, among 1,037 registered voters, reflects a three-point decline from early March and a six-point drop since late January, with a margin of error of plus or minus three percentage points.

The poll highlights growing public dissatisfaction tied to the Iran conflict, which began with U.S. strikes on February 28 under Operation Epic Fury, aimed at preventing Iran's nuclear development. Twenty-eight percent of respondents cited Trump's handling of the Middle East as their primary reason for disapproval, up from 20 percent earlier in the month. Economic pressures have amplified the backlash, with 44 percent pointing to inflation, a rise from 38 percent at the start of March. National gas prices have surged to about 3.90 a gallon, compared with 2.90 before the strikes, directly linking the war to household costs. A majority of voters, 54 percent, said they would hold Trump responsible for any further increases...