Trump Approval Slides
New Polls Show Trump's Approval at 33% While Disapproval Rises Amid Voter Concerns
Key Points
69% of respondents in the Economist/YouGov poll say things in this country are 'out of control,' signaling heightened concern alongside the president's approval numbers.
Independent voters tilt heavily against Trump, with 71% disapproving, while GOP support remains high (79% approve) and Democratic approval is only 4%.
Nate Silver’s polling aggregate shows Trump’s net approval at -20.4, lower than any past president at a comparable point since Harry Truman, with 58.5% disapproving and 38.1% approving.
In broader national-security coverage, a Marine held in Russia for more than four years, Robert Gilman, has been released and is en route back to the United States, though his condition was described as gravely ill.
President Donald Trump's approval rating has hit one of its lowest points yet, with a new Economist/YouGov poll putting him at just 33% approval and 62% disapproval — 54% of Americans disapproving strongly. app.com reports that as of mid-August 2026, major polling groups place his approval between 32% and 41%, with most clustering near the low end.
Nate Silver's polling aggregate puts Trump's net approval at -20.4, lower than any past president at a comparable point since Harry Truman. That means 58.5% disapprove and only 38.1% approve, according to that model.
Partisan Split Defines Trump's Approval Numbers
Support for Trump breaks almost entirely along party lines. About 79% of Republicans approve of the job he is doing. Only 4% of Democrats say the same. Independent voters lean heavily against him — 71% disapprove, according to recent polling data.
The gap is stark. Democrats are far more likely to say Trump is too old for the job — 85% hold that view. Only 17% of Republicans agree. Overall, about 53% of all respondents say he is too old. A striking 69% of poll respondents say things in this country feel "out of control."
Economy and Iran War Drag His Numbers Down
The issues hurting Trump most are the economy and inflation. Net approval on economic handling runs from -29.9 to as low as -42.3, depending on the poll. Affordability concerns are a top driver of dissatisfaction across party lines.
The ongoing Iran war is also weighing on voters. Only about a third of respondents say they feel confident in Trump's handling of international crises. Immigration remains a mixed signal — roughly 40% support how he has handled it, but about half rate him poorly on the issue overall.
Black and Brown Voter Support Slips Further
Trump's approval among Black and Brown voters has dropped significantly, us.headtopics.com reports. This comes despite Republican claims of growing minority support heading into the 2024 cycle. Growing dissatisfaction with economic conditions is cited as a key reason for the decline.
The erosion matters for the midterms. Democrats are favored in some polls to gain control of Congress. GOP strategists are openly worried about how to rally base turnout while independent and minority voters continue to drift away.
Marine Released From Russia as White House Faces Broader Crises
Beyond the polls, the White House is managing several fast-moving stories. Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine held in Russia for more than four years, has been released and is traveling back to the United States. His condition was described as gravely ill.
Separately, the White House is reportedly seeking new charges against a former Olympian tied to a Reflecting Pool incident. The FDA also faces scrutiny over inspection lapses linked to a cyclospora outbreak. Each story adds to a packed national-security and domestic policy agenda that is stretching the administration's bandwidth heading into the fall.
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