Overview
- The YouGov/The Economist national poll conducted May 29–June 1 found 35% of Americans approve of President Trump’s job performance and 61% disapprove, a net rating of minus 26 that is the lowest of his presidency.
- Independents have swung sharply against Trump, with just 21% approving and 71% disapproving in the YouGov poll, producing a net of minus 50 that far exceeds his standing with that group in his first term.
- Economic management is the main driver of the decline: only 24% approve of his handling of inflation while 72% disapprove, and large majorities report rising living and gasoline costs.
- Foreign policy also hurts Trump’s numbers, with 64% disapproving of his handling of the situation in Iran, and the White House is now facing trade pressure after the U.S. Trade Representative threatened 10–12.5% tariffs on roughly 60 economies over alleged forced-labor-linked imports.
- Other recent trackers echo weak ratings for the president and the shift among key swing voters could complicate Republican prospects in coming elections while the threatened tariffs risk higher import costs and diplomatic friction with multiple partners.