Europe EditionTrump's approval rating ticks lower, economic concerns weigh, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
- President Donald Trump's approval rating shows conflicting trends in May 2025, with some polls indicating a rise while others report a slip to historic lows during his second term.
- This divergence stems from varying survey methodologies and differing public responses following Trump's recent Middle East trip and tariff policy adjustments.
- Polls such as Insider Advantage/Trafalgar find Trump at 55% approval after Middle East engagements, while Reuters/Ipsos and others show ratings near 42%, highlighting mixed voter sentiment and economic concern.
- Political analyst Craig Agranoff noted the 42% rating signals a troubling trend tied to public unease over economic policies and governance amid rising disapproval near 51%, especially among independents and moderates.
- These polls suggest that without significant policy wins or shifts in public perception, Trump may face eroding political capital and weaker legislative leverage in his second term.
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Trump's approval rating ticks lower, economic concerns weigh, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
President Donald Trump's approval rating ticked slightly lower this week to 42%, matching the lowest level of his new term as Americans kept a dour view of his handling of the U.S. economy, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Majority disapprove of President Trump's second term in latest Marquette Law School Poll
MILWAUKEE — The latest Marquette University Law School Poll shows disapproval overall for the start of President Trump’s second term. 58% of people think the country is on the wrong track and 54% disapprove of the job President Trump is doing as presdient, the same opinion from March. Those disapproving point to concerns about tariffs, continued inflation, spending cuts, and foreign policy — especially of the Russia-Ukraine War. A majority of vo…
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