Approval Rating as Economic Worries and Global Tensions Grow
Trump Faces Declining Approval Amid Economic and Global Tensions. Just months into his second term, President Donald Trump is facing new political challenges. Recent polls show his approval rating has dropped to 45%, down from 49% in January, with 46% disapproving and 9% unsure.
This shift reflects growing public unease over the economy and global tensions. A poll by Emerson College shows that 53% of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track, highlighting deep national division. Independent voters are increasingly leaning Democratic, posing problems for Trump ahead of the 2026 midterms.
One of the most surprising developments comes from Texas, a traditionally Republican state. A University of Texas poll…
