Overview
- A new Reuters/Ipsos survey taken Dec. 12–15 finds 39% approve of President Trump’s job performance, down from 41% earlier this month and near his second-term low.
- Only 33% approve of his handling of the economy in the Reuters/Ipsos poll, the lowest reading this year, with approval on cost of living down to 27%.
- Republican approval of Trump’s economic handling fell to 72% in the Reuters/Ipsos poll, aligning with AP‑NORC’s finding that GOP support has slipped since spring.
- AP‑NORC reports just 31% approve of Trump’s economic stewardship as voters cite inflation and the cost of living as their top concerns.
- The White House touts tariff rollbacks, targeted measures and an affordability tour while attributing high prices to inherited conditions, as analysts warn the economic discontent poses risks for Republicans in the 2026 midterms.