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Trump's approval ticks up to 36% as price angst eases, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
The Reuters/Ipsos survey found 36% approval for Trump, with cost-of-living approval rising 2 points and disapproval easing to 69%.
President Donald Trump's approval rating rose to 36% in a Reuters and Ipsos poll that closed Monday, marking a one-point increase driven by easing concerns among Americans regarding the cost of living.
A framework deal with Iran, announced on Sunday, aims to end fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement coincided with the poll period, potentially influencing public sentiment alongside domestic economic improvements.
Average gasoline prices fell below $4 to $3.99 for the first time in two months, while 24% of Americans now approve of Trump's stewardship over the cost of living, up from 22% last week.
Disapproval eased to 69% from 73% in the latest poll, though an NBC News survey reported Trump at 39% approval, having closed earlier on June 7.
Trump began his second term in January 2025 with 47% approval, illustrating an 11-point decline from his current standing. His approval remains lower than that of his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden, amid persistent economic pressures.