politics
March 30, 2026
"Trump Has Crossed the Rubicon": Danas's Interviewees on Protests in the US Against the American President and His Lowest Rating
US President Donald Trump's approval rating, consequently affected by a sharp rise in fuel prices and widespread disapproval of the war he launched against Iran, has fallen in recent days to its lowest point since he returned to the White House for his second term. This was shown by the latest Reuters and Ipsos poll, according to which only 36 percent of Americans approve of Trump's activities.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to its lowest point, with only 36% of Americans approving his actions, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
- Massive "No Kings" protests took place across the US against Trump's policies, rising living costs, and the war with Iran.
- Experts Srećko Đukić and Branka Latinović criticize Trump's foreign policy, economic approach, and perceived authoritarianism.
- Đukić states Trump has "crossed the Rubicon" and is playing with the world order, leading to mass public disapproval.
- Latinović notes the "NO KING" movement's protests have expanded to include opposition to migrant deportations, healthcare policies, and the use of the National Guard.
- Protests against the Iran policy are seen as a new dimension, drawing parallels to the anti-Vietnam War sentiments of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
- Trump is criticized for not consulting allies, particularly Europe, and for underestimating public opposition to war.
- Similar anti-war protests in European cities and Israel are seen as encouraging signs for peace negotiations.
- Latinović suggests that a potential ground military intervention in Iran would prolong anti-war protests in the US.
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