Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped among middle-class Americans, according to recent surveys. This decline in support is linked to economic concerns, which may impact future elections and the president's political standing. The data shows a growing dissatisfaction with Trump's handling of the economy.
Key Facts
- President Trump's approval rating with middle-class Americans fell from -10 to -17 from October to December 2025.
- Middle-class is defined as individuals with yearly incomes between $50,000 and $100,000.
- Recent polling involved over 1,500 U.S. adults in each survey, with varying margins of error around 3-4%.
- Trump's approval rating among working-class Americans earning less than $50,000 is at -34 points.
- 57% of respondents in a PBS News/NPR/Marist poll disapproved of Trump's economic management.
- 70% of Americans feel that their local areas are unaffordable for average families, up from 45% in June.
- Trump's approval ratings for economic management have declined by about 10 points since March 2025.
- President Trump claims polls are inaccurate and insists the real approval rate is higher.
