President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have fallen to some of the lowest levels of his second term, according to multiple national surveys, reflecting growing public dissatisfaction over economic concerns, foreign policy tensions, and political polarization.
Recent polling averages place President Trump’s approval rating in the mid-to-high 30% range, while disapproval ratings are approaching or exceeding 60% in several major surveys. The numbers suggest that although Trump continues to maintain strong support among much of the Republican base, he is facing increasing challenges with independents and key swing-voter groups. (Reuters)
Where the Numbers Stand
A Reuters/Ipsos poll released in May found President Trump’s approval rating at 35%, only slightly above the lowest level recorded during his current term. The survey also showed declining support among Republicans compared with earlier months of his presidency. (Reuters)
Polling aggregator FiftyPlusOne currently places Trump’s approval rating at approximately 36.5%, with disapproval near 60%, producing a net approval deficit of more than 20 percentage points. (fiftyplusone.news)
Other national polls have reported similar findings. A New York Times/Siena survey cited by multiple media outlets placed the President’s approval rating at 37%, also one of the weakest readings of his second term. (The Guardian)
Why Ratings Are Falling
Several major issues appear to be contributing to the decline.
Economic concerns remain a dominant factor. Surveys show many Americans continue to express frustration over inflation, fuel costs, and broader cost-of-living pressures. Even some Republican voters have reported growing concern about economic conditions despite remaining supportive of President Trump overall. (Axios)
Foreign policy has also become a source of political risk. Public opinion surveys have shown significant skepticism toward U.S. involvement in the conflict involving Iran, with many voters expressing concern about the possibility of deeper military engagement in the Middle East. (The Guardian)
Immigration policies, while popular with many Republican voters, continue to divide the broader electorate. Polling suggests Trump remains strongest among conservative voters who support aggressive border enforcement, but those same policies generate opposition among many independents and Democrats. (The Times)
Trouble With Key Voter Groups
One of the more concerning trends for Republicans is evidence that President Trump may be losing support among some demographic groups that helped him win the 2024 election.
Recent polling indicates weakening support among Latino voters, with surveys showing that roughly one-quarter of Latino voters who backed Trump previously now say they would not do so again. Economic concerns appear to be a major reason for the shift. (Axios)
Independent voters have also remained a challenge. Political analysts note that Trump’s approval numbers have consistently been much stronger among Republicans than among independents, limiting his ability to expand support beyond his core base. (Wikipedia)
Still Powerful Inside the Republican Party
Despite weak national approval ratings, President Trump continues to hold enormous influence within the Republican Party.
His endorsed candidates have won the overwhelming majority of Republican primary contests during the 2026 election cycle, demonstrating that his standing among GOP voters remains significantly stronger than his standing with the broader electorate. (New York Post)
This creates a political contrast that has defined much of Trump’s career: he remains highly influential within Republican politics while continuing to generate strong opposition among many other voters. (Wikipedia)
Historical Context
Historically, President Trump has maintained unusually stable approval ratings compared with many modern presidents. His numbers rarely reached majority approval during either of his terms, but they also tended to fluctuate less dramatically than those of many predecessors. (Wikipedia)
Current polling places his approval ratings near the lower end of his second-term range. While those figures are not unprecedented in modern American politics, they could become increasingly significant as Republicans prepare for the 2026 midterm elections, where presidential approval often plays a major role in voter behavior. (The Guardian)
Whether the decline proves temporary or develops into a broader political problem will likely depend on economic conditions, international developments, and the administration’s ability to improve public confidence during the months ahead. (Reuters)
Sources: Reuters/Ipsos, The New York Times/Siena College, Gallup, FiftyPlusOne Polling, Axios, The Guardian. (Reuters)
Editor: Sudhir Choudhary
Tags: Donald Trump, Approval Ratings, United States Politics, White House, Polling, Midterm Elections 2026, Republicans, Public Opinion
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