Overview

• Recent polls place President Trump's approval rating between 39% and 44%, the lowest for any president at the 100-day mark in over 80 years.
• Trump has lashed out on Truth Social, calling polls from major outlets 'fake' and demanding investigations into pollsters for alleged election fraud.
• Economic uncertainty, driven by unpredictable tariff policies and market instability, is cited by Republican lawmakers as a key reason for the approval slump.
• Despite overall low approval, 70% of Republican voters still support Trump's tariff policies, highlighting partisan resilience within his base.
• Strategists warn that public skepticism of Trump's economic strategy, including concerns over inflation and tariffs, could have long-term political consequences.