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Trump's Approval Rating Stagnates at 33 Percent

A new poll shows Donald Trump's approval rating remains at 33 percent among American voters.

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33 percent of voters support the American president according to a survey conducted by the analytics firm Ipsos for Reuters. [1] Donald Trump's approval rating among American voters hit a preliminary low point earlier in August and has remained at that level. [2] A joint poll conducted by Reuters and Ipsos indicates that the approval rating for U.S. President Donald Trump is at its lowest level in his entire political career. [3] Only 33 percent of respondents expressed satisfaction with the work of U.S. President Donald Trump. [4] A Washington Post poll conducted by Ipsos and Reuters found that approximately 63% of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's decision to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America. [5] Polymarket's Balance of Power market gives Democrats 51% odds to sweep both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterms, up from 26% a year ago and 45% one month ago. [6] This represents the third consecutive measurement from Ipsos showing Trump's approval at 33 percent. [7] 36% of Americans support the war in Iran, which began with American and Israeli attacks on Iran in late February and remains ongoing despite ceasefire talks. [8] Republicans aim to avoid negative focus on President Trump and the Republican Party to defend their slim majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. [9] This is the third consecutive measurement from Ipsos showing Trump's approval at 33%, which is the lowest level he has been able to muster among voters so far. [10] Donald Trump's current approval rating of 33 percent is lower than the minimum result achieved by Joe Biden, which was 35 percent in October 2024. [11] The 33 percent approval rating for Donald Trump has remained consistent across three consecutive surveys. [12]
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  1. 33 percent of voters support the American president according to a survey conducted by the analytics firm Ipsos for Reuters. · B.T.
  2. Donald Trump's approval rating among American voters hit a preliminary low point earlier in August and has remained at that level. · B.T.
  3. A joint poll conducted by Reuters and Ipsos indicates that the approval rating for U.S. President Donald Trump is at its lowest level in his entire political career. · Lenta.ruRussia
  4. Only 33 percent of respondents expressed satisfaction with the work of U.S. President Donald Trump. · Lenta.ruRussia
  5. A Washington Post poll conducted by Ipsos and Reuters found that approximately 63% of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's decision to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America. · 동아일보
  6. Polymarket's Balance of Power market gives Democrats 51% odds to sweep both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterms, up from 26% a year ago and 45% one month ago. · beincrypto.com
  7. This represents the third consecutive measurement from Ipsos showing Trump's approval at 33 percent. · B.T.
  8. 36% of Americans support the war in Iran, which began with American and Israeli attacks on Iran in late February and remains ongoing despite ceasefire talks. · Berlingske
  9. Republicans aim to avoid negative focus on President Trump and the Republican Party to defend their slim majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. · Berlingske
  10. This is the third consecutive measurement from Ipsos showing Trump's approval at 33%, which is the lowest level he has been able to muster among voters so far. · Berlingske
  11. Donald Trump's current approval rating of 33 percent is lower than the minimum result achieved by Joe Biden, which was 35 percent in October 2024. · Lenta.ruRussia
  12. The 33 percent approval rating for Donald Trump has remained consistent across three consecutive surveys. · Lenta.ruRussia
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