President Donald Trump's job approval rating has dropped to its lowest point of his second term, according to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey, with only 37% of adults approving of his performance and 63% disapproving, including 50% who strongly disapprove [1]. This decline is attributed to growing public dissatisfaction with rising costs and the ongoing war with Iran. Notably, two-thirds of respondents disapproved of Trump's handling of both inflation and the Iran conflict [1].
Support among Republicans, while still strong, has softened compared to earlier in the year. In the latest poll, 83% of Republicans gave Trump a positive approval rating, down 4 points from the previous poll, and the share who strongly approve dropped from 58% to 52% [1]. The poll also highlights a pessimistic national outlook, with only one-third of Americans believing the country is on the right track and two-thirds saying it is on the wrong track—the most negative sentiment recorded since Trump retook office last year [1].
Economic concerns remain paramount for Americans, with 29% identifying the economy as their top issue, followed by threats to democracy (24%), health care (12%), and crime and safety (10%) [1]. Within economic issues, inflation and the rising cost of living dominate, with 45% citing it as their primary concern [1]. Approval of Trump's handling of inflation is particularly low, with just 32% approving and 68% disapproving; 52% strongly disapprove, up 7 points since last summer [1]. Republican approval of Trump's inflation management has also declined by 10 points to 73% [1].
Additionally, 40% of Americans report their personal financial situation is worse than a year ago, while only 19% say it is better—both figures representing the most negative readings in Decision Desk polling during Trump's second term [1]. These trends underscore the challenges facing Republicans as they defend their congressional majorities in the upcoming midterm elections [1].
CONCLUSION
President Trump's approval ratings have reached a new low, driven by widespread dissatisfaction with the economy and the Iran war. The negative sentiment, especially regarding inflation and personal finances, poses significant challenges for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.