Summary
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has reached a new low, especially among independent voters, according to recent polls. Analysts note that the drop in approval has been gradual but steady, partly influenced by the ongoing war with Iran and other political challenges.
Key Facts
- President Trump’s approval rating is at a new low, with a net rating of minus 18 points.
- The decline in approval began early in his second term and has continued over time.
- Independent voters give President Trump a net approval rating of minus 45 points, which is the lowest among any president at a similar point in a second term.
- The ongoing conflict with Iran is believed to have worsened the decline in approval ratings.
- Compared to his first term, President Trump's net approval rating is six points lower now at the same point in his presidency.
- Analysts note that the current decline is unusual compared to the improvement seen during the same period in his first term.
