President Donald Trump’s approval rating remains at 32%, close to the lowest level of his political career, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Monday, November 9. The survey points to continuing public concern over household costs and the economic consequences of the administration’s policies following the Republican Party’s heavy losses in the midterm elections.
The poll found that only 21% of respondents approved of Trump’s handling of living costs, while 25% approved of his management of the economy. His overall rating was unchanged from two earlier surveys and just one percentage point above the 31% recorded in mid-October, which Reuters described as a career low.
Economic pressure appears to be an important part of the political picture. The survey linked rising fuel prices and strained household finances to the continuing war with Iran, which began in February. Higher energy costs can affect transportation, food distribution and other everyday expenses, making the cost of living a highly visible measure of government performance for many voters.
Trump’s rating on immigration was stronger, at 38%. The poll also showed a significant difference between Republican and broader public opinion: 81% of Republicans approved of his immigration approach, compared with 50% who approved of his performance on living costs.
Reuters/Ipsos conducted the online survey among 1,705 U.S. adults from November 6 to November 9. The reported margin of error was approximately two percentage points. The findings offer a snapshot of public opinion after the midterm results, but they do not by themselves determine how voters will respond to future policy changes or political developments.