Trump’s polling slide is turning into a freefall

WorldPolitics
4 Jun 2026 • 6:50 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump’s polling slide is turning into a freefall

  • President Donald Trump's net approval rating has fallen to a new low of -25, according to the latest Economist/YouGov survey.
  • Only 35 percent of Americans approve of his job performance, with 60 percent disapproving, making him the most unpopular U.S. commander-in-chief since 2009.
  • The decline in approval is linked to Operation Epic Fury against Iran, which a majority now view as a 'wrong decision,' and ongoing concerns about the economy.
  • Three-quarters of respondents consider the nation's financial health 'poor' or 'fair,' and his net approval rating on inflation is -43.
  • His widespread unpopularity is expected to have negative consequences for Republican candidates in the upcoming November midterms, potentially helping Democrats flip the House.

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