Trump Job Approval Falls to Record Low of 33 Percent

President Donald Trump's job approval rating has fallen to a record low of 33 percent, according to a new Economist and YouGov poll, marking a significant decline as his administration navigates ongoing challenges and the midterm election campaign intensifies. The survey, published on August 11, found that 62 percent of respondents disapprove of his performance, with the drop representing a three-point decline in just one week.

The poll, conducted between August 7 and 10 with a margin of error of 3.2 percentage points, indicates that Trump's support has eroded across the political spectrum. His approval is down 16 points from the 49 percent he held at the start of his second term. The decline is particularly steep among non-MAGA Republicans, where net approval has dropped 81 points, and among independents, where it has fallen 49 points. Despite these dips, his net approval remains positive among all Republican groups.

The findings are consistent with other recent national polls. A Rasmussen Reports tracking survey released on August 11 showed 43 percent of likely voters approving of the president's job performance, while 56 percent disapproved. A separate Morning Consult...