President Trump’s approval rating among rural Americans dropped to a new low of 50%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Monday.
The poll conducted June 3-8 represents a 10-point drop from 60% the same survey found in February 2025.
Mr. Trump’s disapproval among rural Americans increased to 48% compared to 34% disapproval rate he had 16 months ago, according to the survey. The poll has a margin of error of 3 percentage points.
Respondents cited multiple reasons for the waning support, including higher prices for food, gas and fertilizer, which increased during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The U.S. and Iran reached an agreement to end the conflict on Sunday, though many details still have to be worked through.
The poll found that 31% of rural respondents approve of Mr. Trump’s handling of the economy, while 61% disapproved. In February 2025, about 45% of rural respondents approved of his handling of cost-of-living issues compared to 43% that disapproved.
Gas prices have dropped in recent weeks, but are still more than $1 per gallon above where they stood before the war began, according to AAA. The increase was caused by the Iranian military blocking passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway through which 20% of the world’s oil passes.
As part of the agreement to end the war, the Strait of Hormuz will reopen, Mr. Trump has said.
The disconnect is notable because Mr. Trump overwhelmingly won rural voters during the 2024 election. He won that group by 40 points over Vice President Kamala Harris and by 31 points in 2020 when he lost to President Biden, according to analysis by Pew Research Center.
The poll surveyed 4,531 U.S. adults in rural areas nationwide. It was conducted online.
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USA TodayParty-alignedRight5 days agoA poll indicates that President Trump's approval rating has increased following developments related to the Iran deal.
Bias read (Right): The headline and summary focus on an increase in Trump's approval rating, which suggests a positive framing of his actions regarding the Iran deal. This framing aligns with conservative narratives that often highlight such metrics as successes under Republican leadership.
The Washington TimesIndependentCenter5 days agoA Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates that President Trump's approval rating among rural Americans has fallen to 50%, down from 60% in February 2025. Disapproval rates have also risen, with 48% of rural respondents now disapproving of Trump compared to 34% previously. Factors contributing to this decline include rising costs for food, gas, and fertilizer linked to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Although the U.S. and Iran have agreed to end the conflict, gas prices remain elevated despite recent declines. The poll highlights a growing divide in public opinion regarding Trump's economic policies.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data from a reputable polling organization without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It reports both the decline in Trump's approval ratings and the factors influencing them, providing balanced context such as the impact of the U.S.-Iran conflict on gas and糧
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