US President Donald Trump's job performance has hit a new low, with a recent poll revealing that only 36% of Americans approve of his handling of the presidency. This represents a 4% drop from the previous week, when a similar poll showed 40% of respondents were satisfied with Trump's performance. The decline in approval ratings is largely attributed to the surge in fuel prices following the US and Israel's coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28. This move has had a significant impact on the cost of living, with petrol prices increasing and Americans expressing widespread disapproval of Trump's handling of the issue. Just 25% of respondents approved of Trump's handling of the cost of living, a key concern in his 2024 presidential election campaign.
The Nigerian connection to this story is limited, but it is worth noting that Nigeria is heavily reliant on imported petroleum products, and any significant increase in global fuel prices can have a ripple effect on the country's economy.
The US is now bracing itself for further developments in the aftermath of the Iran strikes, with the poll indicating that a significant majority of Americans disapprove of the US's actions. The survey found that 61% of respondents disapproved of the strikes, compared to 59% in the previous week.
