Summary
President Donald Trump faces declining support in several areas as 2026 begins, shown by negative polling results. These polls indicate challenges regarding his approval among working and middle-class Americans, his economic performance, and foreign policy decisions.
Key Facts
- A YouGov/Economist poll found President Trump’s approval rating among Americans earning $50,000 or less fell to 31%.
- His net approval rating in this income group is -34, the lowest since he took office again.
- Among middle-class earners, Trump's approval dropped from -10 to -17 since October 2025.
- A GQR poll found that 43% of voters who backed Trump in the 2024 election now believe the economy is struggling.
- A Quinnipiac survey showed widespread opposition to U.S. military action in Venezuela, contradicting the White House's stance.
- Gallup reported a decrease in voters seeing Trump as a "strong and decisive leader" from 59% in 2017 to 48% in 2025.
