Summary
President Donald Trump's second-term approval rating has reached its lowest point according to a poll by The Economist and YouGov. The poll shows that 39% of Americans approve of Trump's performance while 57% disapprove, with significant differences observed among independents and key demographic groups.
Key Facts
- President Trump's second-term approval rating is 39%, the lowest in any weekly Economist/YouGov poll during his second term.
- The disapproval rating has reached 57%, the highest during his second term.
- The poll was conducted from September 12 to September 15 with 1,567 U.S. adult participants and has a margin of error of 3.6%.
- Lower approval ratings were particularly noted on issues like jobs, the economy, and immigration.
- Approval ratings were affected by perceptions outside Trump's core Republican base, showing a drop among independents and Hispanics.
- This poll is the first since a recent event involving the killing of a conservative activist.
- Analysts suggest these ratings could impact the political landscape for the 2026 midterm elections, potentially influencing voting behavior and party strategies.
