Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating among white voters has dropped to its lowest point during his second term, according to a recent poll. The Economist/YouGov survey shows 47% of white voters approve of his performance, while 50% disapprove. The poll also highlights broader dissatisfaction with Trump's handling of key issues like the economy, with a significant number of Americans disapproving of his actions.
Key Facts
- President Trump's approval rating among white voters is now at 47%, with 50% disapproving.
- The net approval rating among white voters is -3 points, the lowest of his second term.
- Overall, only 39% of Americans approve of Trump's job, while 58% disapprove, giving a net approval rating of -19 points.
- The poll found disapproval on issues like immigration, economy, and inflation, with net ratings of -10, -22, and -31, respectively.
- 61% of Americans disapprove of Trump's demolition of the East Wing of the White House for a $300 million ballroom.
- The survey included 1,623 U.S. adults, with a margin of error of about 3.4% for adults and 3.1% for registered voters.
- Professor Peter Loge attributes Trump's negative ratings to concerns about inflation, the economy, and jobs across all demographics.
- Trump claimed on Monday that he has his best numbers ever, despite the negative poll results.
