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Trump Approval Rating Hits New Second-Term Low at 40%

A slump in Republican support coupled with stubborn economic woes, record inflation, immigration concerns has pushed his net approval to minus 15 as midterms draw near.

Overview

  • Republican net approval plunged by 12 points to +74, with 86% approving and 12% disapproving of his performance.
  • Democratic approval hovers near 3% and roughly one-third of independents support him, highlighting the sharp partisan divide.
  • He remains underwater on key issues, with net ratings at minus 11 on the economy, minus 25 on inflation and minus 6 on immigration despite slight upticks in the latter two.
  • Approval among men has fallen from 54% before his second term to 47%, according to CBS/YouGov polling.
  • The sustained slide could dampen Republican prospects for the 2026 midterm elections.