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Trump's Senior Approval Falls to 39%, Job Rating Lowest

7/22/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating among voters 65 and older fell to 39 percent in the Economist/YouGov poll July 17-20, 2026.
The same poll surveyed 1,602 adults, had a 3.3 percent margin of error, and showed approval at 36 percent with 60 percent disapproval.
A YouGov poll of 1,836 adults reported a net job approval of –24—the lowest of his second term and below Joe Biden’s record—and found 36 percent approving his performance while 60 percent disapproved.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating among voters 65 and older fell to 39 percent in the Economist/YouGov poll July 17-20, 2026.
The same poll surveyed 1,602 adults, had a 3.3 percent margin of error, and showed approval at 36 percent with 60 percent disapproval.
A YouGov poll of 1,836 adults reported a net job approval of –24—the lowest of his second term and below Joe Biden’s record—and found 36 percent approving his performance while 60 percent disapproved.