Trump’s Approval Plummets to 35% as Public Rejects His Agenda in Latest Economist/YouGov Poll
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A new Economist/YouGov survey reveals a sharp decline in President Donald Trump’s approval, dropping five points to a dismal 35%, as Americans increasingly reject his divisive policies. The poll also shows Democrats widening their lead in congressional races, signaling a clear repudiation of Trump’s reactionary agenda ahead of the midterms.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has nosedived to a mere 35% in the latest Economist/YouGov poll released on September 22, marking the end of a brief five-week uptick. The survey, conducted from September 18-21 among 1,402 registered voters, shows a significant five-point drop from the previous week’s 40%, leaving Trump just two points above the lowest approval ever recorded in this poll.
The poll further highlights the public’s growing disillusionment with Trump and the Republican Party, as Democrats now command a commanding 14-point advantage over Republicans among likely voters on the generic congressional ballot. This gap is even wider than the 8.4% lead Democrats held in the 2018 midterms, reflecting a mounting rejection of Trump’s regressive policies. Majorities of respondents voiced strong disapproval of Trump’s disastrous handling of the military, immigration, foreign policy, and tariffs, with a paltry 32% approving of his performance on tariffs—a clear indictment of his failed economic nationalism.
Aggregated polling averages confirm Trump’s deep unpopularity: RealClearPolitics reports only 39.5% approval versus 58.9% disapproval, the New York Times shows 37% approval and 60% disapproval, and the Silver Bulletin reports 38% approval against 59.5% disapproval. These numbers underscore the public’s overwhelming rejection of Trump’s presidency and the urgent need for progressive change.