Trump's Approval Rating Drops to 42% Amid Economic Concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating has dipped to 42%, tying the lowest point of his current term, according to the latest poll. This slight decrease from the previous week's 44% reflects ongoing public dissatisfaction with his economic policies. The poll, conducted over three days and concluding on Sunday, has a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.

Historically, Trump's approval rating has been relatively low but has remained higher than most of his first term and better than Biden's approval rating during the latter half of his 2021-2025 term. Trump's highest approval rating was 47%, achieved shortly after he returned to the White House in January. Over the past few weeks, his approval rating has shown minimal fluctuation.

Only 39% of respondents believe Trump is effectively managing the U.S. economy, unchanged from the previous week. Economists note that Trump's promise to bring a golden age to the U.S. economy helped him secure the 2024 presidential election. However, his aggressive measures to reshape global business, including imposing high tariffs on major trading partners, have increased the risk of an economic recession.

The latest poll also shows that 33% of respondents approve of Trump's handling of living costs, up from 31% the previous week. The poll was conducted online and nationwide, surveying 1,024 American adults from May 16 to 18.