Overview

• Trump’s favorable rating ticked up two points to 44% but remained below a majority threshold
• Approval among Republican-aligned voters slid from around 92% in January to 83% this week, signaling base erosion
• Perceived honesty fell to a new low of 31%, reflecting fallout from Jeffrey Epstein–related disclosures
• June’s 2.7% inflation rate, July’s 73,000 new jobs and a 4.2% unemployment rate underscore persistent economic worries
• The House Oversight Committee has set an August 19 deadline for DOJ production of Epstein materials, extending legal scrutiny