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Trump Approval Drops to 37%; Independent Support Falls to 29%

Economic pessimism fueled by rising inflation has pushed disapproval to a new high of 52%.

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) (C) speaks as Senate Minority Whip Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) (L) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) (R) listen during a news briefing after the weekly Senate Democratic policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on July 22, 2025 in Washington, DC.
President Donald Trump gestures during a reception for Republican members of Congress in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Washington.
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President Donald Trump departs following a visit to the Federal Reserve, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Washington.

Overview

  • A Gallup poll conducted July 7–21 finds Trump’s job approval at 37% with 52% disapproval, marking his lowest second-term rating.
  • Approval among self-identified independents has tumbled 17 points since January to a record-low 29%.
  • A YouGov/Economist survey shows a modest rebound in working-class approval to 38%, though 55% of that group still disapprove and a majority report worsening personal finances.
  • Republican backing remains strong at around 89% while Democratic approval holds near 2%, highlighting a stark partisan divide.
  • Only 39% of Americans say the country is headed in the right direction, with 55% believing it is on the wrong track.