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Trump’s Approval Rating Drops to 37%, Lowest of His Second Term

Slipping support among independents foreshadows challenges for Republicans in the 2026 midterms.

President Donald Trump gestures during a reception for Republican members of Congress in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Washington.
President Donald Trump departs following a visit to the Federal Reserve, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Washington.
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Overview

  • Trump’s overall approval rating has fallen to 37 percent with disapproval at 52 percent, the lowest readings of his second term.
  • His net approval among independent voters plummeted to minus 29 points, marking the worst six-month showing for any president.
  • Among working-class Americans, approval rose slightly to 38 percent in July but disapproval remained at 55 percent, yielding a net rating of minus 17.
  • His standing with women weakened further, with approval dropping to a net minus 21 in July from minus 16 the previous month.
  • Annual inflation climbed to 2.7 percent in June and aggressive immigration enforcement drove illegal border crossings to historic lows, creating mixed voter reactions.