Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating has reached a new low during his second term, according to an average of multiple polls. The polls show that more people disapprove of his job performance than approve, with the ongoing government shutdown cited as a contributing factor. Trump had higher approval earlier in his term, but current ratings are affecting political dynamics, especially with elections approaching.
Key Facts
- President Trump’s net approval rating is currently at -8.9 percentage points.
- 44.3% of people approve of Trump’s performance, while 53.2% disapprove.
- A government shutdown is ongoing and may be impacting these ratings.
- A separate poll by The Economist/YouGov recorded a net approval rating of -19 points during the same period.
- Trump's approval rating has dropped compared to its peak in January 2025, when it was +6.2 percentage points.
- His current approval rating is slightly lower than former President Biden's was during a similar time in his second term.
- The polls surveyed 1,623 people and have a margin of error of 3.4%.
- Elections, including the one for New York mayor, are taking place, potentially influenced by these ratings.
