KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Walz, Trump approval ratings sink to lows; disapproval over Iran – 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS

A majority of Minnesotans are unhappy with the work of Gov. Tim Walz and President Donald Trump, and roughly two-thirds oppose the war in Iran.
Results of a new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll reveal that Minnesotans’ approval ratings for the governor and president have sunk to new lows, and others didn’t fare much better.
Voters were also asked about the Iran war, which the U.S. and Iran have now agreed to end, at least temporarily.
Find more poll results here. See a breakdown of these poll results below.
One year ago, Walz reached the highest approval rating of his tenure. Today, it’s at an all-time low of -8.
Only 43% of respondents approve of the job the governor is doing, while 51% disapprove, including 38% strongly disapproving.
By demographic:
Trump had an all-time low approval rating back in January but that has fallen further, sitting today at -24.
Only 36% of respondents approve of the job the president is doing, while 60% disapprove, including 49% strongly disapproving.
Minnesotans were even lower on Trump’s handling of the economy and war.
By demographic:
The longtime senator now running for governor has long been popular in Minnesota, but her approval rating today (+10) is barely above her December low of 9.48%. For reference, that’s currently the same as outgoing Sen. Tina Smith, although more respondents are unsure of Smith.
By demographic:
SurveyUSA has only polled on the AG three times but his approval rating is negative for the first time at -1, down from +4 in January.
He’s running for reelection this fall and, as the data shows, may be vulnerable.
By demographic:
The Legislature’s rating comes in at -13, with the majority of Minnesotans (61%) nearly split between “somewhat approve” and “somewhat disapprove” — perhaps the result of a split Legislature. Those who felt strongly, however, were more disapproving than approving (18% vs. 6%).
By demographic:
Nearly two-thirds of Minnesotans did not agree with President Donald Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran.
Additionally, more than half of voters “strongly” opposed the war, while only 13% “strongly” supported it.
By demographic:
As for how important an issue the Iran war is, voters overwhelmingly care more about the cost of living and things like health care and immigration. Only 5% said the war will be most important to them when voting this year.
Analysis: “The war has not been popular in Minnesota, and of course, Trump hopes the conclusion of the war will improve his standing nationally and in the state,” Carleton College political analyst Steven Schier said.
Find more KSTP/SurveyUSA poll results here.

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