Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Shifts With Parents
Summary
New polling shows that fewer parents approve of how President Donald Trump is performing in his job, with his approval rating falling from July to August 2024. Overall, his approval rating among all voters has slightly improved but remains mostly negative as the midterm elections approach.Key Facts
- In August 2024, 40% of parents of children under 18 approved of President Trump's job performance, down from 44% in July.
- Disapproval among parents increased from 55% in July to 59% in August.
- This gives President Trump a net approval rating of -17 among parents in August, compared to -11 in July.
- Among all voters, approval rose slightly from 38% in July to 40% in August, but disapproval remains high at 59%.
- The poll was conducted by Echelon Insights, surveying about 1,000 voters each month, including around 240 parents.
- Experts say parents may be more concerned about economic issues like inflation and foreign policy, including the war with Iran.
- The White House has dismissed low approval ratings, pointing to President Trump's 2024 election win as proof of public support.
- Approval ratings matter because midterm elections may change control of Congress, affecting the president’s agenda.
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