Overview

• President Trump's approval rating has fallen to 43%, the lowest since his return to office, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
• Economic dissatisfaction dominates public opinion, with 58% disapproving of his economic management and 60% critical of his trade policies.
• Fears of a recession are rising, with Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan increasing their recession odds for 2025 to 35% and 40%, respectively.
• Trump's handling of military secrets, including the use of the Signal app to discuss a Yemen operation, has drawn widespread criticism, with 74% of respondents calling it reckless.
• Despite these challenges, Trump's approval remains higher than at the same point in his first term, reflecting sustained Republican support.