USA02 April, 20261 min read
Trump Approval Sinks to 36% as Gas Hits $4 and Iran War Rages
U.S. gasoline prices exceed $4 per gallon amid Iran war. Trump approval ratings fall to new lows amid the Iran conflict and rising fuel costs.
Approval Plummets
President Trump's approval rating fell to 36%, with disapproval reaching historic highs. The Clarion-Ledger reported the Fox News poll showing 59% disapproval, the highest in both his terms. NPR noted the mounting political pressure from multiple stressors including the war in Iran.
Onda Cero detailed the direct correlation between rising gas prices and falling presidential popularity. Millions attended nationwide "No Kings" rallies.
Gas Prices Surge Above $4
Gas prices surpassed $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022. The increase was driven by the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Atlantic explained Trump's assurances about oil imports were inaccurate.
Spectrum Noticias detailed Trump's public rebuke of allies. The economic impact was hitting Americans' wallets hard.
War Without End in Sight
Trump addressed the nation seeking to justify the war but offered few new details. PBS described the war becoming a signature of his second term. CBS reported Trump warned the US hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran.
Iran retaliated by closing the Strait of Hormuz and launching missile strikes that killed 11 people. The Atlantic Council characterized the campaign as a high-risk gamble.