Trump’s tumbling ratings

The popularity of President Trump and his policies across a number
of metrics is sliding, casting serious doubts over the Republican
Party’s chances of success in the November midterm elections

PRESIDENT TRUMP’S NET APPROVAL RATING
(difference between approval and disapproval ratings, %)

0
10
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60

J
2025

F M A M J J A S O N D

J
2026

F M A M J J A

Jan 21,
2025

Aug 3,
2026

7
6
6
2
-6
-16
-28
-28
-35
-47

Key 
Immigration
Foreign policy
Overall
Economy
Cost of living

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Source: Reuters/Ipsos poll of 4,505 U.S. adults (Jul 29-Aug 3)
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