President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 40%, marking the lowest point of his second term, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The decline reflects ongoing public dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy and immigration.
The three-day national poll, which concluded Monday, surveyed 1,023 American adults and carries a margin of error of 3 percentage points. It highlights a deep political divide:
- 83% of Republicans approve of Trump’s performance
- Only 3% of Democrats support him
- About one-third of independents express approval
The poll, conducted from July 27 to July 29, follows a previous Reuters/Ipsos survey from mid-July in which Trump held a 41% approval rating.
Key Issues: Economy and Immigration
Despite overall approval slipping, the poll shows slight gains in public opinion regarding Trump’s handling of two major policy areas:
- Economy: Approval rose to 38%, up from 35% two weeks earlier.
- Immigration: Approval increased to 43%, compared to 41% in the earlier poll.
Trump, who has built his second-term agenda around boosting the economy and curbing immigration through assertive policies, continues to face intense partisan division and growing skepticism from the general public.
Context
The polling results come amid a politically turbulent period marked by controversial policy decisions, global diplomatic tensions, and the early positioning for the 2026 midterm elections. Though Trump retains solid backing within the Republican base, the erosion of support among independents could pose challenges ahead.
Further polling and public sentiment tracking will be crucial indicators of how this approval rating impacts the administration’s legislative leverage and the broader 2026 electoral landscape.