It seems that President Donald Trump’s honeymoon period after his resounding election is coming to an end amid economic challenges and controversy.
Specifically, the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that the president’s approval rating has slipped to a new low during his second term.
The decline has reached 43%, and the drop signals challenges that could define his presidency.
President Trump’s sagging approval rating marks the lowest point during his second term, with the Reuters/Ipsos poll indicating a significant 2% drop from March.
This decline has been partially attributed to Americans’ unhappiness about his handling of the economy and the fallout from the Houthi Signal chat leak.
When the president took office in January, his approval rating stood at 47%, and it has dropped by 4% since then.
President Trump’s highest approval rating in the Reuters/Ipsos poll was 49% in January 2017, with the current decline pointing to ongoing discontent among voters.
For perspective, Joe Biden hit a low of 35% before the 2024 election, correlating sagging poll numbers with political outcomes.
Polls indicate that President Trump’s handling of economic matters is taking a toll. Only 37% approved of his economic policies, and just 30% of his measures regarding the high cost of living.
Multiple surveys, including AP-NORC and Marquette University Law School polls, show increasing economic dissatisfaction.
Reports suggest potential recession risks, with Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan raising their recession probability estimates.
Despite some support from Republicans, Democrat disapproval remains high, reflecting a partisan divide on President Trump’s economic handling.
Among critical policy matters, 52% of the survey respondents believe President Trump’s plan to increase tariffs on automobiles and auto parts could have negative consequences.
This shows significant pushback on his trade policies, worsening concerns about the economic path under his leadership.
President Trump’s approval rating has been running lower than any president since 1953 at the start of a term, which shows the increased scrutiny he faces.
However, the Trump camp remains defiant, emphasizing that these numbers change with public opinion and that upcoming negotiations on issues like the Russia-Ukraine war could shift the political landscape.
