President Donald Trump’s approval rating has reached a new low, according to the latest poll by The Economist/YouGov. Only 33 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s job performance, while 62 percent disapprove. This results in a net approval rating of -29, the lowest recorded by this poll during Trump’s presidency. The recent drop from 34 percent to 33 percent approval marks a continued decline. The poll has a margin of error of 3.2 percent.
The intensity of opinions is also notable, with 17 percent of Americans strongly approving and 50 percent strongly disapproving of Trump’s performance. This 33-point gap underscores the stronger negative sentiment.
Americans express pessimism about the country’s direction. The survey shows 65 percent believe the country is on the wrong track, while 24 percent think it is headed in the right direction. Newsweek reached out to the White House for a comment.
The trajectory of Trump’s approval ratings is significant. He has reached a new low with a major pollster that has tracked his presidency across both terms, and his support among Hispanic Americans has significantly decreased in recent weeks.
Comparing Trump’s current -29 percent net approval to his first term’s -10 percent shows a drop. Former President Joe Biden had a net approval of -17 percent at a similar point in his presidency. Trump’s current position is considerably weaker.
Key voting blocs reflect Trump’s declining approval ratings. He faces deeply negative net approval among women, white Americans, and college graduates. Support among independents has sharply deteriorated, with only 18 percent approving his job performance, compared to 71 percent disapproving. This results in a net approval of -53, illustrating a significant drop from earlier levels.
For women, Trump’s approval stands at 29 percent, with a 66 percent disapproval. Among white Americans, the numbers show 39 percent approval and 57 percent disapproval. College graduates mark another low, with 27 percent approving and 69 percent disapproving.
Trump’s approval among Hispanics has notably decreased. From 37 percent approval in mid-July to 27 percent in the latest poll, reflecting a 10-percent decline within three weeks. Hispanic disapproval stands at 66 percent. This demographic is critical for his political coalition.
Trump’s approval ratings are weak compared to recent presidents heading into midterms. His current position is worse than that of Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and George W. Bush at similar times in their presidencies, suggesting challenges for the upcoming midterms.
Trump recently attended the Patriot Games Finale in Geneva, Ohio, which could serve as a platform for further political messaging. His administration continues to issue executive orders on issues such as birth tourism and vaccine policy, with 48 executive orders signed in 2026.
Politically, Trump remains active in supporting Republican primary and midterm candidates. Recently, he supported Sen. Darline Graham in a tele-rally, indicating ongoing engagement in Republican campaigns.