Trump's job approval falls to 34% as disapproval reaches 62% in latest YouGov poll

A new Economist/YouGov poll conducted July 25-27 found that only 34% of American adults approve of President Donald Trump’s job performance, compared with 62% who disapprove, resulting in a net approval rating of minus 28, the lowest recorded for his tenure. The poll also noted that approval among voters aged 45 to 64 dropped to 33% with 63% disapproving, a net disapproval of minus 29, down from a positive net rating at the start of his second term.

Among white voters without a college degree, 43% expressed approval and 52% disapproval, yielding a three-week average net approval of minus 6, the weakest average for this demographic. Overall white voters recorded a net approval of minus 14, also a new low.

Support among Republicans who do not identify as MAGA is nearly split, with 55% approving and 43% disapproving, a net approval of plus 12, down sharply from the start of the term. By contrast, MAGA-identifying Republicans continue to back Trump strongly, with a net approval of plus 89.

Independent voters’ net approval fell to minus 53, the lowest figure for this group, compared with a near-neutral rating at the beginning of the term.

On policy issues, 30% of respondents approve of Trump’s handling of global trade while 59% disapprove, producing a net approval of minus 29. Similar negative ratings were recorded for his tariff policies, with net approvals of minus 29 overall, minus 24 for recent tariffs aimed at forced-labor concerns, and minus 20 for tariffs on certain Chinese products.