Polling Numbers Decline
Trump Approval Falls to 33 Percent Amid Rising Economic Concerns Nationwide
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The Reuters/Ipsos survey reported Trump’s 33% approval as his “third consecutive week at 33%” and noted the poll was conducted among 1,167 U.S. adults with a margin of error of ±3 percentage points.
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The Reuters/Ipsos report also tied Trump’s weakening standing to broader distrust of U.S. institutions: a UMass Amherst poll found only 22% of Americans approve of Congress overall and 28% approve of their own representative, with nearly 4 in 10 of those who disapprove of Congress saying it failed to check the president.
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In Alabama, Civiqs polling (as of Sept. 2) said Trump’s 48% approval is his lowest among registered Alabama voters since the beginning of his second term, and cited a sharper decline from 59% at his January 2025 return and 50% at the beginning of August.
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A separate Beacon Center Tennessee poll found Trump’s approval has “gone underwater for the first time ever” in the state, with Beacon CEO Justin Owen describing it as “a substantial development in a deep red state” after Trump previously won by “30 points” there just two years ago.
President Trump's approval rating has hit 33% nationwide, matching his lowest level since returning to the White House in January 2025. According to Reuters/Ipsos, 59% of Americans disapprove of his job performance. The poll surveyed 1,167 adults and marks the third consecutive week Trump has remained at this level, signaling sustained weakness as concerns about rising costs and inflation weigh on his standing.
Trump is underwater in every major battleground state, a sharp reversal from his 2024 campaign dominance. In Tennessee, a deep-red state Trump won by 30 points just two years ago, his approval has "gone underwater for the first time ever," according to Beacon Center polling. Economic anxiety—particularly gas prices and inflation—drives the decline across demographics, though he maintains stronger support in Republican strongholds and among older white voters.
Alabama Shows Trump's Weakest Numbers in His Second Term
In Alabama, Trump's approval has fallen to 48%, his lowest since his second term began in January 2025, down sharply from 59% in January and 50% in early August. Civiqs polling found 42% disapprove, with 10% neutral—still a net-positive margin but a notable erosion. The decline mirrors national trends: younger voters and Black voters oppose him most sharply, while those 65 and older and white voters remain his strongest base of support.
Distrust of Institutions Compounds Trump's Political Weakness
Trump's declining approval sits within a broader crisis of institutional confidence. A UMass Amherst poll found only 22% of Americans approve of Congress overall and just 28% approve of their own representative. Crucially, nearly 4 in 10 Americans who disapprove of Congress say it failed to check the president—suggesting public frustration with both Trump and legislative oversight of his power.
Arizona Joins Battleground States Turning Against Trump
Arizona, a critical swing state, shows Trump facing sustained erosion. According to Noble Predictive Insights, his approval stands at 39% with 58% disapproving—a net approval rating of -19. This continued decline underscores Trump's vulnerability heading into the general election season, as he faces mounting skepticism even in states he previously won.
Economic Discontent Drives Shift Among Key Voter Groups
Across all polling, voters cite the economy as their primary concern. Rising gas prices, inflation, and cost-of-living pressures top the list of reasons for disapproval. The erosion appears steepest among younger voters and those already skeptical of Trump, but even in his strongholds like Alabama and Tennessee, economic anxiety is eating into his previous margins and narrowing his path to reelection.
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