Trump Loses Ground on Several Personal Traits as Approval Rating Slips

Key Points:

• A Pew Research Center survey of 5,103 U.S. adults conducted in April 2026 shows President Donald Trump's job approval rating has declined to 34%, the lowest of his second term, with notable drops in perceptions of him keeping promises and being mentally sharp.
• Confidence in Trump's decision-making on key issues such as immigration and military use has decreased, while economic policy confidence has seen smaller shifts; Republicans remain more supportive than Democrats, though their approval has also declined.
• Among Trump’s 2024 voters, approval has fallen from 95% early in his term to 78% in April 2026, with younger and Hispanic voters showing significantly lower approval rates compared to older and White voters.
• A majority of Americans (56%) believe ethics and honesty in the federal government have declined during Trump’s presidency, with Democrats overwhelmingly holding this view and Republicans more divided.
• Half of Americans oppose naming government buildings after Trump, with only 9% supporting such honors while he is still president; Democrats largely reject this idea entirely, while Republicans are more split, with some support after his presidency.