President Trump’s Approval Rating Plummets to Second-Term Low as Voter Concerns Deepen

The newest national survey finds President Donald Trump’s support rating at 37%, a second-term low. 63% disapproval indicates rising US discontent.

Support fell after months of rising concerns about the economy, domestic policies, and the administration. According to data, 68% of respondents say the country is in trouble and 72% think the economy is. Another study found that 61% believe Trump’s policies have damaged average Americans’ economies.

The results also scare the White House on key policy issues. Only 31% think the President’s foreign policy has improved America’s global standing, while 56% say it has hurt it. Only 31% of Americans say Trump uses his power “about right.” 61% consider him overstepping.

Once a presidential strength, immigration enforcement is losing votes. 15% feel he hasn’t deported unauthorized immigrants enough, while 57% say he has gone too far. Only 28% consider his actions “about right.”

Polls suggest unhappiness with the President and lawmakers. 55 percent think the GOP-controlled Congress is helping Trump “too much” while 63 percent think they are doing the “right amount”. Congress is doing “too little” to challenge the President, according to 40% of Democrats and 69% of Democratic-leaning independents.

These figures scare the Trump administration because key segments are losing support. The usually important independent voters seem increasingly alienated. The figures show that the President’s approval rating is approaching that of the 2021 Capitol events, indicating political problems.

This affects the 2026 midterms greatly. Presidents with 37% approval ratings must work hard to strengthen their agenda and party. Results, not policy pledges, may reshape the political landscape in the next election cycle.

The electorate is worried and fatigued, but the President’s once-resilient base appears stable. The approval rating decrease goes beyond a temporary drop—it questions whether Americans believe the President has the momentum and mandate to lead.

Sources
The Guardian
Newsweek
Reuters