Trump’s Disapproval Rating Hits Highest Point of His Second Term
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump's disapproval rating has risen to 58 percent, the highest of his second term, with only 39 percent approving of his job performance, according to The New York Times polling average.
- The surge in disapproval follows economic concerns driven by the war in Iran and rising gas prices, with many Americans expressing increased anxiety about the economy.
- Trump's approval among political independents has dropped to 28 percent from 39 percent at the start of his presidency, while 80 percent of Republicans still approve of him, despite some losses within the party.
- Economic concerns are intensifying, with 70 percent of voters saying the economy is worsening for them and their families, and Trump's approval on handling the economy and inflation remains low at 34 percent and 28 percent, respectively.
- Despite economic dissatisfaction, nearly half of all voters (46 percent) approve of Trump's immigration policies, which remains a stronger area of support.
