President Trump’s Approval Rating Reaches New Low
In a recent poll, President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to its lowest point as the midterms approach. The Reuters/Ipsos survey, which questioned 1,277 likely voters and has a margin of error of approximately 3 percentage points, revealed that only 32 percent of respondents approve of the president’s performance. Notably, even among Republicans, there has been a considerable decline—from 82 percent approval just a week ago to 73 percent now. This is a stark decrease compared to 86 percent in January of this year and 91 percent shortly after his inauguration in January 2025.
Trump’s backing among his party has been on a downward trend since the onset of the Iran conflict, with surveys indicating a decrease in Republican support for his economic policies. Currently, only 56 percent of Republicans approve of how he’s handling the economy, and even less—44 percent—feel positively about his management of cost-of-living issues.
Alec Tyson, senior vice president and lead pollster at Ipsos Public Affairs, noted, “For most of his political career, the president has had strong backing within the Republican Party, and while that still holds some truth today, it’s a little less robust.” He also mentioned, “These are striking numbers—numbers we really hadn’t seen until these recent weeks in our polling.”
As the midterms draw nearer, approval ratings have fluctuated between 29 percent and 39 percent. According to reports, the Republican Party’s success in the upcoming elections will depend on several factors, particularly inflation and voter enthusiasm. Recently, Democrats criticized Trump after he suggested that the rising fuel costs were a “very inexpensive price to pay for what we’ve done,” referring to the military actions against Iran’s nuclear facilities.
In another poll, Democrats were viewed by a significant margin as the party better equipped to handle inflation. However, recent national surveys from Reuters/Ipsos and NBC News show that when it comes to the overall economy, public opinion is split evenly between the two parties.
Interestingly, Trump’s approval remains relatively high among self-identified MAGA Republicans. In an effort to maintain enthusiasm among his base, Trump and his supporters have started to focus on the perceived extremism of the left, such as the growing influence of Democratic Socialists.
However, Republican strategist William F. B. O’Reilly expressed concern that many Republicans might choose to stay home come November, while Democrats are expected to vote in large numbers. He stated, “The dissatisfaction with the strategy in Iran and rising gas prices are draining enthusiasm on the right at a critical time. We only have a month to turn this around.”
Political analyst Ford O’Connell emphasized that Republicans need to convince voters that things would improve if they remain in control of Congress. He remarked, “Republicans haven’t effectively communicated that when Trump took office, the situation was worse than anticipated under Biden, and it wouldn’t be resolved immediately. They are on defense rather than offense.”
Despite the challenges ahead, O’Connell noted that the political landscape is not irrevocably lost for the Republicans. “They face significant obstacles, but the game isn’t over yet. If they fail to push forward now, they risk losing both the House and the Senate.” He added that while keeping the Senate is likely, they could still either narrowly lose the House or potentially maintain the current status quo if circumstances shift in their favor.
