Summary
President Donald Trump is experiencing low approval ratings as he prepares for his State of the Union address. A CNN poll shows his net approval rating is 27 points negative, which is lower than previous modern presidents at similar points in their second terms. The data suggest he faces significant challenges, especially with independent voters.
Key Facts
- President Trump has a net approval rating of minus 27 points according to a CNN/SSRS poll.
- The poll surveyed 2,496 people with a margin of error of plus or minus 2.5 percentage points.
- Trump's approval stands at 36 percent, with 63 percent disapproving.
- His approval rating is worse than it was during his first term before State of the Union addresses.
- Compared to former presidents, Obama had a minus 15 and Bush a minus 11 at similar times.
- His approval among independent voters is particularly low at minus 47 points.
- The shift in approval from independents has been significant, dropping from minus 13 a year earlier.
- Low approval ratings could affect Trump's and his party's outcomes in upcoming elections.
