U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating slipped to 40%, marking the lowest point of his second term, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Monday. The three-day nationwide survey of 1,023 adults, conducted between July 27 and 29, highlights persistent public dissatisfaction with Trump’s handling of key issues, particularly the economy and immigration. The poll has a margin of error of three percentage points.
Trump’s approval dropped from 41% in a previous mid-July poll. The results underscore sharp partisan divisions: 83% of Republicans continue to support the president, while only 3% of Democrats approve of his performance. Among independents, roughly one-third expressed approval.
The Republican president campaigned on revitalizing the U.S. economy and enforcing stricter immigration policies. While his approval on economic performance rose slightly to 38% from 35% earlier in July, and immigration approval ticked up to 43% from 41%, both figures remain low overall. Pollsters note these minor shifts fall within the survey’s margin of error, indicating no significant change in public sentiment.
Trump, returning to Washington, D.C., from Scotland on July 29, faces mounting challenges as concerns about economic growth and immigration policy continue to dominate U.S. political discourse. The polarized responses suggest these issues will remain central to the national conversation as the administration navigates the remainder of his term.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll serves as a key indicator of voter sentiment ahead of upcoming policy debates and potential election strategies, offering insight into the president’s standing with the American public amid ongoing domestic challenges.