Donald Trump's Approval Rating On Strongest Issue Hits All-Time Low
Summary
President Donald Trump’s approval rating for his handling of immigration has dropped to a record low of 40 percent, with 53 percent disapproving according to a recent Economist/YouGov poll. Although immigration remains his strongest issue compared to others, support for how he manages enforcement and border policies has weakened since early 2025.Key Facts
- Trump’s immigration approval fell to 40% in August 2026, with 53% disapproving, resulting in a net rating of minus 13.
- The approval rating dropped 24 points from February 2025 when it was 51% approval and 40% disapproval.
- The poll surveyed 1,589 U.S. adults from August 7-10, 2026, with a margin of error of ±3.2 percentage points.
- Immigration has generally been Trump’s strongest policy issue compared to the economy or foreign policy.
- Other polls, like AP-NORC, also show weakening support for Trump’s immigration handling, with 39% approval in August 2026.
- Voters may support stricter border enforcement but dislike some deportation tactics or restrictions on legal immigration.
- Since Trump's 2025 inauguration, 53.2 miles of new border wall and 42 miles of secondary wall have been completed.
- Political support for Trump’s immigration policies is important for Republicans facing upcoming midterm elections.
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