Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest point yet, according to a new Daily Mail tracking poll, as public reaction to the recent Iran strikes continues to unfold.
The survey places the president’s approval at 44 percent down four points in just a few days and the weakest figure recorded in the publication’s polling so far.
The drop appears to align with growing unease over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, especially following reports that six American service members were killed. Public sentiment in the poll suggests significant skepticism about the broader strategy. Just 24 percent of respondents said they believe targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader would make the United States safer. Meanwhile, 55 percent said recent U.S. military action has increased the risk of terror attacks on American soil.
Opinion shifts over the past week also reflect this trend. Forty percent of respondents said their view of Trump has become more negative, while 26 percent reported a more positive opinion.
Some voters expressed frustration over what they see as a contradiction between campaign rhetoric and current events. One respondent said their perception worsened because the president “started a war when he said he wouldn’t.” Another added that they generally oppose war and questioned whether the decision was wise.
The polling follows joint U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran that reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran responded with retaliatory action, and tensions have since spread across the region, disrupting travel and raising broader geopolitical concerns.
Among those who said their view of the president had worsened, 59 percent cited the Iran conflict as the primary reason. Economic concerns were also mentioned. One participant summarized their frustration by pointing to rising prices and war developments happening at the same time. According to the American Automobile Association, regular gasoline prices reached $3.11 per gallon on Tuesday, up from just under $3 earlier in the week.
Several respondents also revisited earlier campaign messaging, recalling promises of prioritizing peace and avoiding prolonged military entanglements. Others questioned whether there had been sufficient congressional authorization before the strikes.
As tensions continue abroad and economic pressures remain at home, the latest numbers suggest that public opinion is closely tied to how voters perceive both national security decisions and their everyday impact.
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