Recent polling data reveal a significant decline in President Donald Trump’s approval ratings, marking his disapproval at 63%. This new figure represents the highest level of discontent recorded during his presidency, as found in a CNN poll conducted by SSRS.
Key Findings from the Poll
- Disapproval Rating: 63%, highest recorded during Trump’s presidency.
- Approval Rating: 37%, matching the lowest of his second term.
- Previous High Disapproval: 62%, recorded in January 2021 post-Capitol insurrection.
- Current Approval in First Term: 36% at this time in his first term.
Public Sentiment on National Issues
Overall, Americans are expressing dissatisfaction with the current state of the nation. A striking 68% of surveyed individuals feel that things are going badly. Concerns regarding the economy dominate public discourse, with nearly 75% rating the economic situation as poor. Almost half of those polled identify the economy and living costs as the most critical issues facing the country.
Perception of Trump’s Policies
- 61% of respondents believe Trump’s policies have worsened the economy.
- 50% view the ongoing federal government shutdown as a major issue.
- 31% categorize the shutdown as a crisis.
Furthermore, over 60% of participants disapprove of Trump’s management of the shutdown. Both Republican and Democratic leadership recorded a disapproval score of 58% regarding their handling of the situation.
Concerns Over Foreign Policy and Power Usage
- 56% feel that Trump’s foreign policies have negatively affected America’s global standing.
- 57% believe he has exceeded appropriate measures in deporting undocumented immigrants.
- 61% say he has overstepped his presidential power, an increase of 9 percentage points since February.
Public Reaction to White House Changes
On a domestic front, Trump’s decision to demolish the East Wing of the White House has not been well received. A majority, 54%, express dissatisfaction or anger regarding this decision, compared to only 10% who are satisfied.
These recent poll results highlight significant national concerns, illustrating how Trump’s disapproval continues to soar amid pressing issues facing the country today.
