Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating has reached its lowest point in his second term, according to a Rasmussen Reports poll. This poll indicates a net approval rating of -8 percentage points for Trump. The ongoing government shutdown and focus on domestic issues are contributing factors to the decline in his approval.
Key Facts
- President Trump's approval rating is at a second-term low with a net rating of -8 percentage points according to Rasmussen Reports.
- Rasmussen is known for being favorable to Republicans, making this result notable.
- The poll surveyed 1,500 likely voters with a margin of error of +/- 2.5 percentage points.
- At the start of his second term, Trump's approval rating was 56 percent, but it has decreased over time.
- The approval rating dropped to 47 percent in April when he implemented tariffs and to 46 percent during the government shutdown in October.
- Current polling shows 45 percent of likely voters approve of Trump's performance while 53 percent disapprove.
- Other polls, like The Economist/YouGov and RealClearPolitics, also show low approval ratings for Trump.
- Factors contributing to the decline include the ongoing government shutdown and a focus on domestic policy.
