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Donald Trump's net approval rating has dropped to -19%, the lowest of his second term, with only 39% of Americans approving of his job performance.
Here's a breakdown of the latest polling data and trends:
Current Approval Ratings
- Economist/YouGov (Oct 24–27, 2025):
- Approval: 39%
- Disapproval: 58%
- Net approval: -19% — the lowest of his second term
- Reuters/Ipsos (Oct 15–20, 2025):
- Approval: 42% (within margin of error from previous weeks)
- Disapproval: 57%
- Gallup (Oct 1–16, 2025):
- Approval: 41%
- Disapproval: 54%
- This poll was conducted during the government shutdown and after Trump brokered a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict
Key Factors Behind the Decline
- Government Shutdown: Now in its fourth week, it's the second-longest in U.S. history. A majority of Americans blame Republican leadership for the impasse
- White House East Wing Demolition: Trump's plan to replace it with a $300 million ballroom is deeply unpopular. Polls show 61% disapprove of the project
- Economic Concerns: Voter dissatisfaction with inflation, grocery prices, and cost-of-living issues has intensified. 63% disapprove of Trump’s handling of these issues
- Demographic Gaps:
- Only 20% of Americans under 30 approve of Trump
- 11% of Black Americans and 29% of Hispanic Americans support him
- Approval among women is significantly lower than among men
Political Implications
- Trump's approval is relatively stable among Republicans (around 86–91%), but he's losing ground with independents and younger voters
- His declining popularity is influencing down-ballot races, notably in New Jersey, where his decision to kill a major infrastructure project is hurting GOP chances
From the New Republic itself newrepublic.com/article/201980/transcript-trump-fury-dems-grows-brutal-new-shutdown-poll-hits
- "White House East Wing Demolition: Trump's plan to replace it with a $300 million ballroom is deeply unpopular. Polls show 61% disapprove of the project"
The White House demolition isn't sitting well with most Americans. Probably due to the way it was done, not necessarily that it was in the plans. If Trump had gone through the proper steps, like a President instead of a dictator, I suspect it would have gone better for him.
He's starting to face disgruntlement in the ranks of the deployed NG, not extended another 4 months. How far will be too far for even the spineless MAGAts in Congress? Will American blood have to run in the streets first?
 
	 
 
		 
 
		 
	