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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rhian Lubin

Trump’s disapproval rating surpasses Jan. 6 Capitol riot levels, poll finds

  • President Donald Trump 's average job disapproval rating has reached an all-time high of 58.3 percent, surpassing the level recorded after the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
  • RealClearPolitics, which aggregates various polls, reported this new peak, noting that Trump's unfavorability rating currently stands at 55.9 percent.
  • The surge in disapproval is attributed to the ongoing Iran war and persistently high grocery and gas prices, which have significantly impacted American households.
  • Amid concerns about the economy, Trump stated he does not think about Americans' financial situation, prioritizing preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
  • The White House dismissed unfavorable polling and reports of economic distress as “fake news,” asserting that the Iran war was launched in the interest of the American people.

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