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Trump Approval Plummets to 34% Amid Economic Discontent

7/30/2026

Center

Trump Approval Plummets

Late July 2026 polls showed President Donald Trump’s national approval at a historic low of about 34%.
The coverage notes that numerous recent polls record low approval and a drop in Republican enthusiasm, including a record-low minus-20 net rating among white voters.
CNN/SSRS poll July 23-27 found 19% of Republicans enthusiastic about Trump’s term, half spring level.
Two-thirds say Trump’s policies hurt the economy and his Iran actions harmed United States.

Left

Trump Approval Crashes

Late July 2026 polls found U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating at a historic low of about 34%.
A majority of Americans say Trump’s policies have worsened personal finances and raised living costs.
CBS poll shows 58% say Trump’s policies made them financially worse off, up from 42% in March 2025.
CNN poll finds 73% of U.S. adults think Trump isn’t addressing the nation’s most important problems.

Blindspot

Sixty-seven percent of respondents said Trump’s actions on Iran harmed the United States, according to the CNN/SSRS poll.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

After soaring above 85% following 9/11, George W. Bush’s approval slid to a historic 22% in July 2008, reflecting mounting Iraq-war criticism and a Democratic wave in the 2006 midterms. A parallel dip in Donald Trump’s mid-2026 ratings has spurred GOP strategists to reshape messaging and forced Republican leaders to reassess policy priorities before the 2028 election.

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Trump Approval Plummets

Late July 2026 polls showed President Donald Trump’s national approval at a historic low of about 34%.
The coverage notes that numerous recent polls record low approval and a drop in Republican enthusiasm, including a record-low minus-20 net rating among white voters.
CNN/SSRS poll July 23-27 found 19% of Republicans enthusiastic about Trump’s term, half spring level.
Two-thirds say Trump’s policies hurt the economy and his Iran actions harmed United States.

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