Donald Trump's Approval Rating 'Worst This Century': CNN's Harry Enten
Summary
President Donald Trump's approval ratings are very low in recent national polls, with his overall public support falling below 40 percent. Poll analysts say his current approval numbers are the weakest for any second-term president in the 21st century.Key Facts
- Recent polls from CNBC and The Washington Post show Trump's net approval ratings near record lows.
- Trump's approval rating in a Washington Post/Ipsos poll was 37 percent, with 61 percent disapproval.
- The CNBC survey showed a 40 percent approval rating and 59 percent disapproval for Trump.
- Trump's net approval rating averages around minus 22 points, the lowest for a second-term president this century.
- Public dissatisfaction with Trump's handling of the economy remains high; only about one-third approve of his economic performance.
- The CNBC poll found 61 percent of people are pessimistic about the economy, the highest since December 2023.
- Approval ratings are important because they can influence voters and the outcome of upcoming midterm elections.
- The polls were conducted in early to mid-July 2024, just months before the November midterm elections.
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