Trump Approval Plummets to 32% Amid Surging Prices and Iran Stance

US President Donald Trump's approval rating has once again fallen to a historic low. According to the latest poll by Reuters and Ipsos, his support stands at just 32 percent. This figure is not only below his average level during his term in office, but is also closely tied to soaring domestic prices and his stance on launching a war against Iran. The public is feeling anxious about the rising cost of living, while Trump's hardline posture on foreign policy toward Iran is seen as one of the factors exacerbating global market volatility.

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the US economy has faced multiple supply chain bottlenecks and soaring energy prices, leading to continuous increases in the prices of essential consumer goods such as food, automobiles, and housing. Although the tax cuts and deregulation policies promoted by Trump during his term stimulated economic growth in the short term, in the long run they made inflationary pressures difficult to alleviate. Coupled with the Federal Reserve's multiple interest rate hikes since 2022, borrowing costs have risen, further increasing the burden on consumers and businesses. These factors have combined to cause public concern over runaway prices, directly eroding Trump's public support.

In the diplomatic sphere, Trump's hardline stance on Iran has also triggered market volatility. His administration has repeatedly called for harsher sanctions against Iran and expressed concerns on multiple occasions about potential military action against the country. This stance has not only caused oil prices to fluctuate in the short term, but has also heightened tensions surrounding the US military presence and diplomatic relations in the Middle East. For American citizens worried about rising energy costs, Trump's policies are viewed as another factor intensifying economic pressure.

The midterm elections held in the second half of 2024 have become another important indicator of Trump's sluggish approval rating. The Republican Party lost seats in several key states, resulting in a weakened position in Congress. Many analysts point out that Trump's low approval rating has already begun to affect the Republican Party's electoral strategy, with some party leaders beginning to consider whether they need to adjust their policy platforms or seek new leadership to restore voter trust. If Trump continues to run with his original posture, it may further divide his base of support within the party, adversely affecting the Republican Party's competitiveness in the 2024 general election.

Facing these challenges, Trump's future political path remains fraught with uncertainty. Although he has expressed his intention to run again, the sluggish poll numbers and internal divisions within the Republican Party may force him to reassess his political positioning. If he can make adjustments to his economic and foreign policy, he might be able to regain some of the lost support; conversely, if he continues to rely primarily on high-risk, high-cost policies, it could plunge him into an even deeper disadvantage in the 2024 election. Regardless, the trajectory of Trump's approval rating has become an important barometer of changes in the US political landscape, exerting a profound impact on future competition between the two parties and the direction of national policy. (Source of facts: Central News Agency)