Overview

• President Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 42%, its lowest since his return to office in January, according to multiple polls.
• Economic approval ratings are now net negative, with 43% approving and 55% disapproving, as 49% of Americans believe the economy will worsen in the next year.
• 83% of respondents insist the president must comply with federal court rulings, while 57% oppose withholding university funding over disagreements.
• A significant minority of Republicans support authoritarian-style measures, with 23% favoring defying court orders and 28% backing cuts to university funding.
• Despite declining approval ratings, Trump continues to push his agenda, including executive orders targeting cultural institutions and universities.