Trump Approval Hits Second-Term Low, New Quinnipiac Poll Shows
Summary
A new poll from Quinnipiac University shows President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 34 percent, the lowest of his second term. The poll finds most Democrats and independents disapprove of his performance, especially on the economy, while a majority of Republicans continue to support him.Key Facts
- President Trump's approval rating is 34 percent, with 58 percent disapproval in the Quinnipiac poll.
- His approval dropped 4 percent and disapproval rose 3 percent since last month.
- 80 percent of Republicans approve of his job, while only 2 percent of Democrats do.
- Only 26 percent of independents approve of Trump, compared to 64 percent disapproval.
- Approval on Trump's handling of the economy is at 33 percent, the lowest of his presidency.
- The poll surveyed 1,106 registered voters from May 14 to May 18, with a 3.7 percent margin of error.
- Increasing gas prices and the ongoing war with Iran are factors in public concern about the economy.
- Other polls, like YouGov/The Economist, show similar approval ratings, around 37 percent approval and 57 percent disapproval.
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