Trump’s low approval unchanged as Iran war perceptions continue to plague him

Published June 19, 2026 11:59am ET



A new poll shows most Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of Iran, with views on the issue closely mirroring his overall job approval rating.

Just 37% of U.S. adults approve of the way Trump is handling his presidency, while 62% disapprove, according to a recent survey by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Those numbers are largely unchanged from prior months.

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