Trump’s Approval Dips as Iran Strikes Spark Mixed Reactions in New Polls
So, here’s what’s been making the rounds lately — President Donald Trump’s approval rating has been holding steady overall, but a fresh set of polls released right after the U.S. conducted strikes on nuclear sites in Iran show some early signs of a shift in how Americans are feeling about his leadership.
According to two major polls that just came out this week, Trump is sitting at a 41% approval rating. That’s a bit below where he’s been for much of June, where the numbers hovered around 45%. It’s not a massive drop, but it’s enough to raise eyebrows — especially considering that this data came in right after the recent U.S. military action in Iran.
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The CNN/SSRS poll, which came out around the same time, reveals that a majority of Americans actually disapprove of those airstrikes. That disapproval seems to have bled into broader perceptions of Trump’s overall performance. In the latest Quinnipiac University poll released on June 26, only 41% of respondents said they approved of the job Trump’s doing, while 54% disapproved. Interestingly, that's only a slight shift from Quinnipiac’s earlier numbers from June 11, where Trump was at 38% approval with the same 54% disapproval.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll tells a similar story. Released earlier this week, it also pegged Trump at a 41% approval rating — the lowest number that particular poll has recorded in his second term. The timing is crucial here: that poll began right after the June 21 strikes and wrapped up before Iran’s retaliation targeting a U.S. base in Qatar. It showed a 57% disapproval rate overall. On key issues like the economy and foreign policy, Trump saw a four-point drop, with only 35% of Americans approving of his handling in those areas.
Now, if we look at the broader polling average, things stay pretty consistent. The New York Times has him at 44% approval and 53% disapproval as of June 26. Nate Silver’s "Silver Bulletin" puts him at 45% approval, 52% disapproval, while RealClearPolitics has him doing slightly better at 46% approval and 51% disapproval.
So, what does this all mean? In a nutshell, while Trump’s core support hasn’t evaporated, these latest polls hint at growing dissatisfaction — especially tied to his decisions in foreign policy. The Iran strikes don’t seem to be playing well with a majority of voters. It’s a reminder that even a single major event on the global stage can shift public opinion, even if just by a few points.
All eyes will be on whether this trend holds or if Trump can bounce back in the next wave of polling. But for now, it looks like his approval has taken a small but noticeable hit in the aftermath of the Iran conflict.
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