Trump’s Net Approval Rating Drops to Lowest Point of Second Term, Poll Finds
President Trump’s approval ratings have taken a notable downturn, reaching their lowest point of his second term, according to a new Economist/YouGov survey.
The poll shows Trump’s net job approval now stands at -15 points, with 55% of Americans disapproving of his performance and just 40% approving. It marks a continued slide from earlier polling trends, where disapproval had hovered slightly lower.
Over the past four weeks, Trump’s numbers have steadily worsened:
- Two weeks ago: 55% disapproved, 41% approved
- Four weeks ago: 53% disapproved, 42% approved
- Start of second term: 49% approved, 43% disapproved
A significant part of the decline comes from within the president’s own party. Support among Republicans has dropped 12 points over the last two weeks. His current net approval among GOP voters is +74, with 86% approving and 12% disapproving. That’s down from +86 two weeks earlier, when 92% of Republicans gave him a positive rating.
The dip coincides with intensified public scrutiny surrounding the president’s past ties to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a topic that has increasingly dominated headlines and sparked renewed political debate.
Among Democrats, Trump’s net approval is -85 points, while independents rate him -33 points — both reflecting deep disapproval across partisan lines.
While Trump’s overall numbers are underwater, he performs slightly better on specific issues. On:
- Immigration: -6 points net approval
- Economy: -11 points
However, he struggles more on key voter concerns:
- Inflation and prices: -25
- Climate and environment: -20
- Abortion policy: -19
On foreign trade and education, Trump scores -15, exactly matching his overall job rating.
The poll was conducted from July 25–28, surveying 1,777 U.S. adults. The reported margin of error is ±3.4 percentage points. As the administration continues to navigate mounting controversies and policy challenges, the president’s approval numbers remain a critical measure heading into the second half of his term.
