Majorities of Americans Disapprove of Trump’s Handling of the Economy and Gas Prices
Three-in-four disapprove of President Trump’s handling of gas prices, a six-point increase from late June. This also includes 80% of independents and 54% of Republicans. Additionally, 59% are unhappy with Trump’s handling of foreign policy.
Majorities disapprove of Trump’s handling of his job as president and the economy (62% for each). Trump’s overall disapproval rating has seen a small uptick from June, moving from 60% to 62%.
Trump 2024 Regretters are Growing in Number
Nearly one-quarter of those who voted for President Trump in 2024 now say they regret their vote (23%). This is up four points from 19% in late June. When asked why they now regret their vote, Americans cite the war in Iran, the economy, and broken promises.
Majorities of Americans Continue to Say that War with Iran is Not Worth It
Over half (52%) oppose the military actions taken against Iran, remaining unchanged since late June. 56% say the U.S. military operation has not been worth it, including 70% of people who say they regret voting for President Trump in 2024.
When given an estimate of the war, $40 billion, the percentage saying the operation has not been worth it increases slightly from 56% to 60%. The price tag is especially concerning to independents (70%) and Gen Z Americans (67%). In fact, independents move into the “not worth it” category by 10 points when told about the war’s price tag.
When Americans are told about the 18 U.S. servicemembers who have been killed in the conflict, the percentage that says the operation has not been worth it remains at 56%.
Americans Trust Democrats More than Republicans on Gas Prices and Foreign Policy
Democrats are more trusted than Republicans to handle gas prices as well as national security and foreign policy. On national security and foreign policy, 40% of Americans trust Democrats over Republicans. This number has grown by five points since Navigator last asked in late June. On gas prices, 40% trust Democrats over Republicans. On the conflict in Iran, trust in the Democratic Party has grown from 34% in June to 38% now compared to 35% who instead trust Republicans to handle the issue.
Still, on each of these issues, about one-in-five trust neither party, a mistrust that’s even more pronounced among independents with roughly half trusting neither party on gas prices, national security and foreign policy, as well as the conflict with Iran.
