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Poll Shows Trump Approval at 33%, Record Low

8/13/2026

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Summary

Trump Endures Disapproval

U.S. President Donald Trump earned a 33% approval rating in an Economist/YouGov poll conducted Aug. 7-10, 2026, the lowest YouGov rating since 2025.
The same survey showed a 62% disapproval of his job performance.
Sixty percent said Trump is not honest and trustworthy.
Sixty-one percent thought he used his office for personal gain.
Fifty-five percent said he weaponized the DOJ.

Summary

Democrats Gain Edge

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows the GOP’s 18-point lead on wars in January 2025 has vanished, giving Democrats a 2-point edge and threatening Republican midterm prospects.
Gasoline prices have risen from about $3 to over $4 per gallon, squeezing household budgets.
The S&P 500 has risen 5.6% since July 29, sitting 0.4% below its record high.
The personal savings rate fell to 2.7%, the lowest since June 2022, after expenditures exceeded income.

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Historical Context

During the Great Recession that began in December 2007, the housing bubble burst and Lehman Brothers collapsed in September 2008, driving unemployment to a 10 % peak in October 2009 and shedding roughly 8.7 million jobs. The crisis unfolded under President George W. Bush and now, with gasoline above $4 per gallon, 2026 polls show former President Donald Trump at 33 % approval, echoing past voter unease.

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Trump Endures Disapproval

U.S. President Donald Trump earned a 33% approval rating in an Economist/YouGov poll conducted Aug. 7-10, 2026, the lowest YouGov rating since 2025.
The same survey showed a 62% disapproval of his job performance.
Sixty percent said Trump is not honest and trustworthy.
Sixty-one percent thought he used his office for personal gain.
Fifty-five percent said he weaponized the DOJ.

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