A new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll has revealed a sharp drop in approval for President Donald Trump, with the highest disapproval recorded for his handling of rising prices. Some 76 per cent of Americans disapprove of the president's approach to price increases, while only 23 per cent approve.
The poll also shows that 66 per cent disapprove of Trump's handling of the Iran war. On the economy, 72 per cent disapprove of his handling of inflation, 65 per cent disapprove of his overall economic stewardship, and 61 per cent disapprove of his tax plan. The findings mark a significant decline from a February poll before the Iran war, when his economic approval stood at 41 per cent.
Gas prices have risen to an average of $4.44 a gallon, up almost $1.50 from a year ago. Trump has blamed the Iran war for the price rises but has downplayed the impact, saying fuel costs will 'drop like a rock' once the conflict ends.
Concerns about the president's mental fitness are also growing, with nearly six in ten Americans saying he lacks the mental sharpness for the role. Meanwhile, 55 per cent believe he is not physically fit enough. The White House has rejected such concerns, with spokesman Davis Ingle dismissing calls from Democrat Jamie Raskin for a cognitive assessment as 'a stupid person’s idea of a smart person.'
Approval among Republicans remains high at 85 per cent, but support among independents has fallen from nearly 40 per cent in April 2025 to 25 per cent now. The poll also shows a five-point lead for a generic Democrat over a generic Republican in the House, up from a two-point gap in February, signalling potential trouble for the GOP in November's midterm elections.
