Trump Approval Sinks to 37% as Disapproval Hits 63% in New CNN/SSRS Poll

Overview

• Conducted October 27–30, the CNN/SSRS survey interviewed 1,245 adults, including 954 registered voters, online and by phone with a margin of error near 3 points.
• Approval has declined across partisan and demographic groups since late last year, marking the lowest level of Trump’s second term and his highest disapproval across both presidencies.
• Democrats lead the district-level vote 47% to 42%, with independents favoring Democrats 44% to 31%, and reported enthusiasm is higher among Democratic-aligned voters.
• Public mood is dour: 68% say the country is on the wrong track and 72% rate the economy as in poor condition, with nearly half citing the economy and cost of living as top concerns.
• Majorities say Trump’s policies worsened economic conditions (61%) and that he exceeded presidential powers (61%), while roughly 80% view the recent federal shutdown as a crisis or major problem.