Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 37%, its lowest point since he returned to office in January 2025, according to a New York Times/Siena poll. The decline comes as Americans express mounting frustration over the cost of living and the US-led war on Iran.
The poll, released days after Trump said he does not think about Americans' financial situation when negotiating with Iran, shows nearly two-thirds of voters believe entering the conflict was the wrong decision. Fewer than one in four Americans said the war had been worth the costs.
Economic pressures are evident, with the average US fuel price rising to almost $4.52 per gallon from $3.18 a year ago. An estimated 64% of voters disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy, and a majority also give him poor marks on the cost of living, immigration and the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Among independent voters, 47% say Trump's policies have personally hurt them, up from 41% last autumn. The president's approval rating had already fallen to 42% by October 2025, erasing the goodwill from his election victory.
The administration's heavy-handed deportation policies, including incidents where two US citizens were killed by federal agents, have also undermined support. However, the decision to join Israel in striking Iran and the subsequent oil crisis appear to have accelerated the decline.
The poll does not show strong Democratic support either, with only 26% of voters satisfied with the Democratic party and 44% of Democrats expressing dissatisfaction with their own party.
