Donald Trump's Approval Rating on Economy Sinks Across Three New Polls
Summary
President Donald Trump’s approval rating for handling the U.S. economy has dropped sharply in three national polls taken in early May 2026. Polls show that more people disapprove than approve of his economic leadership, marking the lowest ratings of his second term.Key Facts
- Three major polls (CNN/SSRS, Reuters/Ipsos, YouGov/Economist) found Trump’s net economic approval ratings between -24 and -40.
- Trump’s approval on the economy dropped from positive ratings early in his second term to strongly negative ratings now.
- The CNN poll showed only 30% approval and 70% disapproval, the lowest in his career.
- Reuters/Ipsos and YouGov/Economist polls showed similar low approval around 30-34% and high disapproval.
- In January 2025, Trump had a positive net rating on the economy (+6 and +12 in two polls).
- The drop represents a 36-40 point decline in approval since early in Trump’s second term.
- This decline comes despite Trump’s 2024 campaign promise to improve the economy and lower costs.
- Lower economic approval could affect Trump’s political support and impact key congressional races before the 2026 midterm elections.
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