Americans Question Trump's Temperament Amid Iran Conflict Poll
PUBLISHED Apr 21, 2026, 6:28 AM ET
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Washington — President Donald Trump’s job approval held at about 36% this week as national polls found many Americans questioning his temperament amid the Iran war and a public dispute with Pope Leo. The Reuters/Ipsos six-day online poll of 4,557 adults concluded April 20-21 and reported 36% support for U.S. military strikes on Iran. The AP-NORC poll conducted April 16-20 found economic approval had fallen to 30% from 38% in March, and only 26% described the president as even-tempered, according to reported figures. In recent weeks rising gasoline prices and Strait of Hormuz disruptions accompanied the conflict, prompting increased political scrutiny and continued public polling this month.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 20 January 2025: Trump sworn in; approval peaks at about 47%.
- February 2025: U.S. administration and Israel launch war against Iran; gasoline prices rise.
- 10-12 April 2025: Reuters/Ipsos mid-April poll tracked strike support at 35%.
- 16-20 April 2025: AP-NORC poll records economic approval falling to 30%.
- 20-21 April 2025: Reuters/Ipsos six-day poll concludes at 36% overall approval and 26% even-tempered rating.
News Intelligence
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Political opponents, analysts, and watchdog groups benefit from public concern about leadership and policy consequences, gaining political and media leverage as approval ratings and support for military action decline.
President Trump's public standing and policy agenda suffered, with lower job and economic approval and increased scrutiny of his temperament amid the Iran conflict and rising gasoline prices.
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