Trump's approval rating has fallen to a low point, and the cost of living and the Epstein case have caused dissatisfaction

Trump's approval rating fell to 38 percent, the lowest since his return to the White House, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, as Americans expressed dissatisfaction with his handling of the cost of living and the investigation into Epstein. The four-day poll, which ended on Monday, came as Trump's grip on the Republican Party also showed signs of waning. Trump started his second term with 47 percent of Americans approving of him. The nine-point drop since January puts his overall approval rating near the lows of his first term and near the lowest level achieved by his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden. Biden's approval rating was as low as 35%, while Trump's approval rating fell to 33% in his first term. Only 26% of Americans said Trump was doing a good job managing the cost of living, down from 29% earlier this month.