Trump's Approval Rating Deep Underwater on All Issues for First Time: Poll
Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating is now negative on every major issue measured by a recent independent poll, a first in the poll's history. His support has fallen on key topics including border security and inflation, signaling increased opposition as the 2026 midterm elections approach.Key Facts
- The August Strength in Numbers/Verasight poll found Trump has a net negative approval on all 12 issues tested.
- Border security, previously Trump’s strongest topic, dropped from +1 in July to −5 in August.
- Approval on handling prices and inflation fell to a record low of −48; only 24% approve, 72% disapprove.
- Overall job approval is at 37% approval and 60% disapproval, a net rating of −23.
- Strong disapproval (49%) nearly triples strong approval (17%) for Trump’s performance.
- Democrats lead the generic congressional ballot 49% to 43% among registered voters.
- The poll surveyed 1,514 U.S. adults with a 2.6% margin of error.
- Declines in approval also appeared on foreign policy, trade, jobs, and the economy.
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