Trump approval drops 5 points in new poll

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump's approval rating dropped five points in one week, falling from 40% to 35%, erasing over a month of gains and nearing his lowest recorded rating in the Economist/YouGov poll.
• The decline coincides with growing political challenges for Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections, as Democrats hold a 14-point lead over Republicans in the generic congressional ballot among likely voters.
• Majorities disapprove of Trump's handling of key issues such as the military, immigration, foreign policy, and tariffs, with tariffs receiving his weakest approval at just 32%.
• A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed Trump’s approval rating at a historic low of 32%, the lowest of his presidency, indicating sustained negative public sentiment.
• Polling averages from RealClearPolitics, New York Times, and Silver Bulletin consistently show Trump’s approval ratings in the high 30s with disapproval ratings near or above 60%.