Trump Economic Approval at 29% — Lowest Polling Amid War-Driven Inflation Pressure

A Reuters/Ipsos poll released around March 30 showed Trump's economic approval rating at 29% — lower than Biden's record low — as the Iran war's economic impacts (gas prices up 69%, Brent crude at $115, LNG disruption, 36,000+ cancelled flights) continued to hit US consumers. The survey reflects growing domestic pressure on Trump to end the conflict ahead of November 2026 midterm elections. Analysts noted Trump is privately eager to claim a victory and exit the conflict but has been unable to secure Iran's formal surrender or full Hormuz reopening before the April 6 deadline. Several senior Republicans from oil-state constituencies issued public warnings about the economic consequences of extended conflict.