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Trump’s Approval Ratings Decline Sharply Across Key Issues

New polls reveal growing voter disapproval of President Trump's handling of the economy, foreign policy, and federal workforce in his second term.

President Donald Trump departs the U.S. Capitol following a Friends of Ireland luncheon with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump is seen departing the U.S. Capitol following a Friends of Ireland luncheon on March 12, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as he meets NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (not pictured), in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 13, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Overview

  • President Trump's approval rating has dropped to 42%, with 53% disapproving, according to a new Quinnipiac poll conducted in early March.
  • Economic concerns are central, with 54% disapproving of Trump's economic policies, marking a significant decline in his historically strong area of support.
  • Voters are critical of Trump's handling of foreign policy, including a 55% disapproval rating for his approach to the Russia-Ukraine war.
  • The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, faces backlash, with 60% disapproving of its efforts to downsize the federal workforce.
  • Polls indicate bipartisan divides, with Republicans largely supporting Trump while Democrats and independents express significant disapproval.