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Trump’s Approval Hits Second-Term Low as New Polls Underscore Vulnerabilities

The slide raises alarms for Republicans heading into the 2026 midterms.

Overview

  • The latest Economist/YouGov survey conducted Oct. 24–27 shows 39% approval and 58% disapproval, a net −19 that is the lowest of his second term.
  • A Reuters/Ipsos poll records 40% approval and 57% disapproval, reinforcing the downturn as respondents report growing frustration with the ongoing government shutdown.
  • Issue ratings are broadly negative in the YouGov data, with inflation and consumer prices the weakest at roughly −31 to −34 net approval.
  • Support among voters under 30 has cratered to about −50 net approval in the Economist/YouGov results.
  • Approval for the nationwide “No Kings” protests has risen to 49%, with about 8% of respondents saying they participated.