Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating has decreased significantly, according to pollster Nate Silver and a series of polls. This decline in approval ratings comes amid recent election results where Democrats gained ground in key seats. The impact of these ratings on future elections is uncertain.
Key Facts
- Nate Silver reported that Trump’s net approval rating dropped to its lowest during his second term.
- Silver's analysis shows Trump's approval rating declined from -7.5 points on October 19 to -13 points on November 8.
- A poll by The Economist/YouGov reported Trump's approval at 39%, with 58% disapproving, giving a net approval of -19 points.
- Rasmussen Reports indicated Trump's net approval stands at -8 points, the lowest since his second term began.
- RealClearPolitics, which combines multiple polls, shows Trump’s net approval rating at -8.9 points.
- Recent elections saw Democrats making gains, causing concern for the GOP.
- Trump's strong disapproval reached a high of 45% during his second term.
- Silver noted Trump’s current approval rating is about 5 points higher than the same time in his first term.
