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Trump’s Approval Sinks to New Second-Term Lows Across Polls

Pollsters tie the slump to economic discontent alongside fallout from the Epstein files.

Overview

  • National averages from RealClearPolitics and the New York Times place Trump in net-negative territory, roughly 42% approval to 55% disapproval.
  • Economist/YouGov’s Nov. 28–Dec. 1 survey finds 38% approve and 57% disapprove, marking a seventh straight week with net approval at -15 or worse.
  • Gallup’s Nov. 3–25 poll shows 36% approval, with notable month-over-month drops among Republicans and independents.
  • Rasmussen Reports’ five-day tracking has 44% approval and 55% disapproval, a net -11 in its latest read.
  • Polling shows weak ratings on the economy and handling of the Epstein files and documents erosion among men, independents, and younger voters, with CBS News/YouGov data highlighted by CNN showing a net -46 among those under 30 as recent election results reinforce warnings for 2026.