Trump's Approval Rating Hits New Second-Term Low Amidst Economic and Policy Concerns

Trump's Declining Approval Ratings

• 📉 Donald Trump's approval rating has reached a new low for his second term, with only 39% of Americans approving and 57% disapproving.
• ⚠️ His net approval rating of -18 is the second-lowest ever recorded by YouGov/Economist polls, nearing his lowest point from November 2017.

Broad Policy Area Weakness

• 🎯 Trump is experiencing significant disapproval across various policy areas, a stark contrast to previous periods where he held positive net approval.
• 📉 He has seen a substantial decline in public opinion on crime (now -7) and immigration (now -8).
• 📈 The economy and inflation have seen the most dramatic drop, with his approval on inflation and prices falling from +6 in January to -34 currently, a loss of four out of ten Americans' support in less than a year.

Economic Performance Comparison

• 📊 Compared to his first term, where he was generally net even or positive on the economy, Trump's current net approval is -22.
• 💡 This is significantly lower than his first term's average of +8, indicating a substantial negative shift in public perception regarding his economic policies.

Perceptions of Age and Health

• 🧠 A growing number of Americans believe Trump's physical degradation, health, and age are limiting his ability to perform his job.
• ⚠️ 34% of Americans state his health and age are severely limiting his job performance, the highest percentage to date, while only 26% believe it has no effect.