Overview
- Several major national polls published in late July 2026, including Economist/YouGov, Fox News, Pew, American Research Group, and Reuters/Ipsos, recorded historically low overall approval and high disapproval for President Trump.
- The Economist/YouGov interview of July 25–27 found 34 percent approval and 62 percent disapproval, the lowest reading in that series, and other July surveys reported comparable troughs.
- Voters view Trump's handling of the economy especially poorly, with CNBC and Washington Post/Ipsos showing low economic approval tied to persistent inflation and high fuel and food costs that affect household budgets.
- Independent voters have moved sharply against Trump, with YouGov reporting a net approval near minus 53, and Reuters/Ipsos found only about one third of Americans now support the U.S. military action in Iran and 69 percent saying the president has not clearly explained its goals.
- The White House has defended the administration's record while analysts warn that the convergence of weak economic ratings, shrinking GOP support and low backing for the Iran action could translate into meaningful losses for Republicans in the fall midterm elections.