Trump's Approval Dips, Gas Prices Surge

0:00It's March 25, I'm Cory with the story, and this is El Paso News today. Local news powered by AI, a fresh Reuters-Ipsos poll shows President Trump's approval rating dipping to 36 percent, down four points from last week. His handling of the economy fares even worse at 29 percent approval, a six-point drop. The survey wrapped up March 23, with over 1,200 adults responding. These prices are pushing close to $4 a gallon nationwide, hitting about $3.98 for regular unleted in over five. Dollar's $36 cents for diesel. Officials linked the rise partly to the ongoing war in Iran, now in its fourth week. Even among Republicans, disapproval of Trump's cost of living management jumped to 34 percent from 27 percent. On the Iran strikes, 35 percent of Americans approve a slight dip from last week but better than the 27 percent of the conflicts. Start. Trump threatened major action against Iran's power plants over the weekend, but pulled

1:01back by Monday, citing productive talks in a five-day, ceasefire. Oil prices eased after that announcement, while critics point to his shift as a pattern in tough negotiations. These trends highlight how economic pressures and foreign conflicts are testing public support, with more polls likely ahead as talks continue.