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Donald Trump's Net Approval Among Republicans Falls 8 Points—New Poll

Donald Trump's Net Approval Among Republicans Falls 8 Points—New Poll

Summary

President Donald Trump’s approval rating among Republicans dropped by 8 points in the last month, according to a recent poll. Many voters, including Republicans and independents, say they feel worse off financially since Trump returned to office, and most disapprove of how he is handling the economy and inflation.

Key Facts

  • A Financial Times/Focaldata poll showed President Trump’s net approval among Republicans fell 8 percentage points recently.
  • Over 53% of registered voters feel financially worse since Trump took office in January 2025.
  • Nearly 57% of independents and about 25% of Republicans say they are worse off financially.
  • 55% of registered voters disapprove of Trump’s performance as president.
  • Voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on issues like inflation, cost of living, jobs, and the economy.
  • About 64% disapprove of Trump’s handling of inflation and living costs.
  • Nearly two-thirds of voters think the economy is heading in the wrong direction.
  • Some Republican officials, like Representative Don Bacon, say Trump has not effectively communicated understanding of Americans’ financial struggles.
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