Overview
- Trump's approval rating has dropped to historic lows on the economy, with only 37% approval in a Reuters/Ipsos poll and 40% in Pew Research Center surveys.
- Immigration approval has fallen to 45% in recent YouGov/Economist polling, erasing his traditional advantage on the issue.
- A majority of Americans report worsening personal economic situations, according to Gallup, compounding dissatisfaction with Trump's tariff-driven trade policies.
- High-profile controversies, such as the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, have intensified scrutiny of Trump's immigration policies and leadership style.
- Aggregated polling averages show Trump underwater on favorability and approval, with 44.5% favorable versus 53% unfavorable, signaling potential challenges for the GOP in upcoming midterm elections.