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A Reuters/Ipsos poll puts Trump's approval at 36%, the lowest since returning to office, driven by rising gas and food prices and public unease about the Iran war; only 25% approve of his handling of the cost of living, while Republicans remain comparatively supportive.
January 2026’s Economy Hate Watch update shows a mixed bag: unemployment ticked down to 4.3%, inflation eased to 2.4% month-over-month, gas averaged about $2.94 per gallon, and beef hit $6.69 per pound, while the Dow rose about 1.6%. No stimulus check yet, Trump’s approval sits around 37% per Pew (Gallup no longer tracks it), and the piece includes reader comments illustrating a polarized response as he begins a second year in office.
Despite buoyant economic indicators, Trump’s approval rating has fallen to a record low ahead of the State of the Union, as voters grow pessimistic about higher costs from cuts to insurance subsidies and policy headwinds on tariffs and immigration, with foreign policy on Iran likely to feature prominently.
New polls released ahead of Trump’s State of the Union show his national job approval around 39% with notable disapproval (about 47% strongly). Independents are drifting away (CNN: 26% approve), while Republicans’ backing remains but has softened (CNN: 82% approve, down 8 points; WaPo: 48% strongly approve, down from 63%). Voters disapprove of immigration (58%), economy (57%), inflation (65%), and tariffs (64%), and only 38% say the country is moving in the right direction. Democrats and independents largely say the nation is worse off than a year ago, signaling broad concern as the address nears.
CNN's latest SSRS poll shows Trump’s overall approval at 36% with independents at 26%—the lowest independents reading in either term—amid 61% who say his policies will move the country in the wrong direction. Voters cite the economy and cost of living as the top issue for his State of the Union.
President Trump is set to deliver a primetime address amid declining approval ratings below 40% and rising economic concerns among Americans, focusing on his accomplishments and issues like border security and gas prices, as his popularity dips due to inflation and tariffs.
A recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows President Trump's approval of his handling of the economy has dropped to 36%, his lowest in six years, amid widespread economic concerns among Americans, including high prices, fears of recession, and personal financial struggles, with significant partisan and demographic divides.
A recent NBC News poll indicates that while Trump's MAGA base remains supportive, his overall approval rating has declined slightly in 2025, with growing cracks in his support among Republicans and shifts in economic concerns among Americans, highlighting potential challenges ahead of the 2026 elections.
A recent NBC News poll shows President Trump's approval rating remains low at 42%, with cracks appearing in his core MAGA support, especially among traditional Republicans, amid economic concerns and recent political shifts, indicating potential challenges for his influence ahead of the 2026 elections.
A recent NBC News poll shows growing voter dissatisfaction with President Trump's handling of the economy, with 63% feeling he has fallen short of expectations, and a decline in his approval rating to 43%. Voters are also split on which party would better manage the economy, and Democrats are favored to gain control of Congress in the upcoming midterms.
A recent Economist/YouGov poll shows Donald Trump's approval rating among white voters has dropped to -3, the lowest in his second term, with overall approval at 39%. This decline could impact his and the Republican Party's prospects in the 2026 midterm elections, amid disapproval on key issues like the economy, inflation, and immigration.
A recent Times/Siena poll shows President Trump maintaining a stable approval rating of 43%, with strong support from 90% of GOP voters, despite unpopular policies and an impending government shutdown. Voters blame both sides for the shutdown, with independents more likely to blame Trump and Republicans. Trump's approval remains resilient, reflecting hardened opinions over time.
A new poll shows President Trump’s approval rating has reached a record high of 55%, reflecting strong public support for his policies and achievements in security, economy, and trade.
CNN data chief Harry Enten reports that American opposition to tariffs has surged to 60%, with most Americans now believing tariffs increase prices, which negatively impacts Trump's approval ratings, highlighting a shift from initial support when tariffs were introduced.
President Trump's approval among Republicans has declined by 9 points to 83% since January, with his overall net approval at -12, amid ongoing debates over redistricting and inflation concerns among Americans, reflecting waning support and increasing economic anxiety.