Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating among independent voters has dropped to a record low of 26% according to a new poll released by CNN. This drop comes just before his State of the Union address and could impact Republican strategies for upcoming elections.
Key Facts
- The poll was conducted by SSRS and surveyed 2,496 U.S. adults with a margin of error of 2.5%.
- Trump's approval rating among independents is 26%, the lowest during his presidency.
- In a February 2025 poll, his approval rating with independents was 41%.
- Overall, Trump's approval rating is 36%, down from 48% last year.
- 68% of respondents feel Trump has not focused on the country's most important issues.
- 57% want Trump to discuss the economy and cost of living in his State of the Union address.
