Trump’s Approval Rating Hits Lowest Mark of Second Term in New Polling Average
President Trump’s net approval rating has dipped to its lowest point of his second term, according to the latest polling average from Decision Desk HQ. The data reflects growing public dissatisfaction amid a challenging stretch of national headlines and political controversies.
As of Monday, Trump’s net approval sat 9.2 points underwater, with 53.4% of respondents disapproving of his job performance the highest disapproval number recorded since he returned to office in January. His approval rating stood at 44%, tying the second-lowest mark of his current term, even after a slight rebound on Tuesday.
The slump comes during a week of poor polling results across multiple indicators, particularly among independent voters. Approval from this critical voting bloc has fallen nearly 3 points over the past week, signaling a potential warning sign for the president heading into a new legislative session.
In addition to job approval, Trump’s favorability ratings also declined, dropping 2 points over the past seven days. As of Tuesday, 52.6% viewed him unfavorably, while 44.9% viewed him favorably. The last time Trump’s unfavorables were this high was in early May.
Vice President JD Vance has seen a modest dip in his own standing as well. While his numbers remain stronger than Trump’s, Vance is now underwater by 6 points, compared to just under 5 points last week.
Despite movement in Trump’s ratings, public perception of the country’s overall direction has held steady. According to the polling average, about 54% say the country is on the wrong track, while 39% believe it’s heading in the right direction. These numbers have remained relatively consistent for several weeks, although there was a brief improvement in national sentiment early last month.
The downward trend in approval and favorability comes as the White House prepares for key policy battles and works to shore up support among moderates. With public opinion softening, the administration may face increasing pressure to recalibrate its messaging ahead of the next election cycle.