Trump's Economic Approval Rating Hits Record Low at -34 Net Approval
A new YouGov/Economist poll shows President Trump's net approval rating on the economy has fallen to -34 percent, the lowest of both his terms, with only 29 percent approving and 63 percent disapproving. This represents a dramatic 42-point swing from his first term when he had a positive 8 percent net approval rating at the same point. The decline reflects growing public dissatisfaction with economic conditions and could complicate Republican midterm strategies.
According to a YouGov/Economist poll conducted June 5-8, 2026, President Trump's economic approval rating has reached historic lows, with 29 percent approval and 63 percent disapproval, yielding a -34 net approval rating. This marks a significant deterioration compared to his first term, when he held a positive 8 percent net approval on the economy at the equivalent point in his presidency. The poll surveyed 1,603 Americans and found notable demographic splits, with 36 percent of men approving versus 23 percent of women, and only 22 percent of Hispanics approving. On inflation specifically, Trump's approval drops to 24 percent with 68 percent disapproving. Other recent polls show somewhat higher approval ratings—Harris Poll at 39 percent and Quinnipiac at 33 percent—suggesting variation across polling methodologies. The White House attributed economic challenges to Iran's disruption of energy markets while expressing confidence in the administration's economic agenda.
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The article does not explain what specific economic conditions or policies respondents may be reacting to, nor does it provide context about whether the -34 rating is typical for presidents in their second term or how it compares to other recent presidents' economic approval ratings at similar points.
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