A new Reuters-Ipsos poll captures a nation pulling back from its president and from the prospect of war at the same moment — Trump's approval has reached its lowest recorded point while public support for military action against Iran continues to erode. The convergence of these two trends speaks to something older than any single administration: the weariness that settles into a democracy when its people sense that the direction being chosen is not the one they would choose for themselves. Whether this represents a temporary dip or a more durable realignment of public trust remains the definin
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· Aug 24, 2026
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Trump's Approval Hits Record Low as Americans Reject Iran War
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Viés e Enquadramento
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Reuters reports Trump's approval at record lows with declining public support for Iran military action, using neutral language but headline framing emphasizes negative metrics.
Bias Direction
center-left
Confidence
MED
Negative framing through headline emphasis on 'record low' approval and public rejection, combined with polling data presentation that highlights unfavorable metrics without contextual comparison to historical baselines or opposing viewpoints.
record low
reject
decline significantly
Trump administration's rationale or response to approval ratings
Supporters' views on Iran policy
Context on whether record lows are historically unprecedented or typical for this presidency
Alternative polling sources or methodologies
Breakdown of approval by demographic groups that may show different patterns
Impacto Geopolítico
🌎
Declining US public support for Iran military action constrains Trump administration's geopolitical options, potentially weakening US leverage in Middle East negotiations.
Escalation Risk
moderate
Confidence
HIGH
Iran
United States
Middle East
Gulf States
Domestic political constraints limit US executive flexibility in Iran policy. Low approval ratings reduce political capital for military escalation, potentially emboldening Iran and regional actors while strengthening voices favoring diplomatic engagement over confrontation.
Similar to Vietnam War era when declining public support constrained presidential military options, or 2003 Iraq War where initial support eroded, affecting long-term strategy sustainability.
Lente Econômica
📈
Record-low presidential approval and declining public support for military action signal political uncertainty that could constrain policy decisions and create market volatility.
Market Signal
mixed
Confidence
MED
Defense and aerospace
Energy (oil and gas)
Financial services
Consumer discretionary
Healthcare
Households face uncertainty regarding potential military escalation, geopolitical risk premiums in energy prices, and policy direction affecting healthcare, taxes, and social spending. Consumer confidence may be pressured by political instability.
Low approval ratings may constrain the administration's ability to pursue aggressive foreign policy or pass domestic legislation. Congress may be less willing to support military expenditures or Iran-related sanctions. Potential shift toward diplomatic solutions could reduce defense spending but stabilize energy markets.