Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating has reached its lowest point in his current term, according to a poll by The Washington Post, ABC News, and Ipsos. The poll shows that 60% of U.S. adults disapprove of him, while 39% approve, resulting in a net approval rating of -21 percentage points.
Key Facts
- The poll was conducted with 2,589 adults from February 12 to 17, with a margin of error of +/- 2 percentage points.
- The 60% disapproval rating is the highest since the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
- President Trump's approval ratings on specific issues include -32 points for inflation and -30 points for his tariffs policies.
- His handling of the U.S.-Mexico border received a net approval of -3 points, the most positive among surveyed topics.
- An AP-NORC poll showed Trump's approval at 36% and disapproval at 62%, with a net rating of -26.
- The approval ratings are important as they could impact the upcoming midterm elections, affecting the balance of power in Congress.
- President Trump is set to deliver the State of the Union address shortly after these polls.
