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Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid Iran war, pope spat: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Only 36% of Americans approved of Trump’s performance, and 51% said his mental sharpness had worsened, according to the Reuters/Ipsos poll.

  • A national Reuters/Ipsos poll released Tuesday shows President Donald Trump's approval at 36%, matching the lowest of his term amid concerns about his temperament and the Iran war.
  • Trump's approval rating has remained stagnant following the February launch of the war against Iran, with recent reported outbursts including threats against Iranian infrastructure and attacks on Pope Leo, who criticized the conflict.
  • Only 26% of Americans consider the president 'even-tempered,' while 51% said his mental sharpness had gotten 'worse' over the past year, according to the poll of 4,557 adults with a margin of error of ±2 percentage points.
  • Public favor for Pope Leo reached 60%, compared with 36% for Trump; partisan divides persist, with only 14% of Republicans and 85% of Democrats saying his mental sharpness has declined.
  • Declining approval and voter doubts may limit Trump's ability to build public support for the Iran war, as only 25% of Americans believe military strikes make the United States safer.
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51% of Americans believe Trump's mental clarity has deteriorated in the last year - His approval rating is steady at 36% - Dissatisfaction with the accuracy of the war in Iran, only 26% believe the world leader is managing the costs of daily life

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The dissatisfaction with Donald Trump is reaching a new peak in the US. According to a recent survey, only 36 percent of Americans consider him a good president. Moreover, the majority have doubts about his spiritual constitution.

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Only 36 per cent of Americans rate the president's work positively. Many also express doubts about Donald Trump's mental constitution.

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Folha de S.Paulo broke the news in São Paulo, Brazil on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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