Overview
- Donald Trump's approval rating among middle-class Americans has dropped to 47%, with 49% disapproving, reversing gains made during the 2024 election.
- Overall, Trump's approval rating has risen slightly to 48%, while his disapproval rating has decreased to 46%, showing a small net improvement in recent weeks.
- Economic management, particularly inflation and new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, is a key factor driving dissatisfaction among middle-class voters.
- Polling indicates that more Americans now attribute current economic conditions to Trump's policies rather than those of his predecessor, Joe Biden.
- Despite declining middle-class support, Trump has seen approval gains among men, younger and older Americans, and Hispanic voters.