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Trump’s Approval Rating Remains Below 40% as Americans Grow More Negative About Iran and the Economy

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll found President Donald Trump’s approval rating remained below 40% as more Americans gave negative marks to his handling of Iran and the economy. The survey points to growing concern over living costs and fuel prices tied to the conflict.

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A new Reuters/Ipsos poll found President Donald Trump’s approval rating remained below 40% as more Americans gave negative marks to his handling of Iran and the economy. The survey points to growing concern over living costs and fuel prices tied to the conflict.

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A new Reuters/Ipsos poll found President Donald Trump’s approval rating remained below 40% as more Americans gave negative marks to his handling of Iran and the economy. The survey points to growing concern over living costs and fuel prices tied to the conflict.

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