Trump’s Approval Rating Collapses With Rural Americans Amid Farmer Fury

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump’s approval rating among rural Americans has dropped into negative territory for the first time since early 2025, falling from +20 to -14 overall and from +27 to -6 among rural white voters, according to a Fox News poll.
• Economic pressures, including a 46% surge in farm bankruptcies in 2025 and rising fertilizer and fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict and global energy disruptions, are driving dissatisfaction in rural communities, traditionally a strong Republican base.
• Trump’s approval on handling the economy is low nationwide (29% approve, 71% disapprove) and particularly among rural voters (30% approve, 70% disapprove), with inflation and foreign policy also receiving negative ratings.
• Trade tensions and controversy over Chinese farmland ownership have further unsettled farmers, with Trump’s recent defense of Chinese purchases of U.S. farmland intensifying frustration in rural areas.
• The White House dismissed the poll as a short-term snapshot, emphasizing Trump’s 2024 election victory and ongoing efforts to improve the economy, healthcare, and housing affordability as indicators of sustained support.