President Donald Trump’s job approval rating remains stuck in the low 40% range, matching or even dipping below the poorest levels of his second term. A recent Reuters/Ipsos survey found his support hovering around 40%, placing it near the lowest point recorded so far. Meanwhile, polls continue to show persistent slippage among independent and Hispanic voters—key demographics that previously moved toward the Republican camp.
Analysts note that the president’s narrative of strong approval contrasts sharply with polling reality. Despite Trump’s claims of 60s or 70s-level public support, independent data consistently shows his backing languishing in the lower 40s, with some polls placing it as low as 37%.
While these figures reflect growing dissatisfaction among swing voters, his core base remains relatively stable, helping inflation-deflation pendulums of polling numbers to carry forward. The trend, however, signals mounting challenges for his broader appeal beyond loyal supporters.