Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 39 percent in mid-December 2025, as reported by a Reuters/Ipsos poll. This drop is linked to growing voter dissatisfaction with the U.S. economy, particularly due to high inflation and economic policies like tariffs. The decline reflects a broader trend of discontent among Americans, including some Republicans.
Key Facts
- President Trump's approval rating decreased to 39 percent in December 2025.
- Voter frustration is mainly due to high inflation and economic policies.
- Only 33 percent of people approve of how Trump is handling the economy.
- Among Republicans, approval dropped from 78 percent to 72 percent in December.
- Inflation remains around 3 percent, above the Federal Reserve's target of 2 percent.
- The Reuters/Ipsos poll had 1,016 nationwide respondents with a margin of error of 3 percentage points.
- Trump returned to office in January 2025 with a 47 percent approval rating.
- A recent government shutdown affected economic data collection.
