Overview
- An Economist/YouGov poll conducted November 7–10 finds 39% approve and 56% disapprove of President Trump’s job performance, for a net −17 that ties the series low of his second term.
- Independent voters now register a net −35 on Trump’s job performance, down from −19 at the comparable point in his first term.
- Partisan polarization has widened, with Republicans at net +73 approval versus +64 then and Democrats at net −90 versus −74 then.
- Issue ratings are weak, including 39% approval on the economy and 38% on trade, with a net −33 on prices and inflation reported as lower than President Biden’s worst reading of −31 in 2024.
- Multiple trackers align near 40% approval, including CNN’s 40% approve to 59% disapprove, as nine straight Economist/YouGov polls since mid‑September hold in the 39–40% range during the ongoing shutdown and after recent Democratic gains.