Trump’s Approval Ratings Plummet Among Core Supporters, Poll Reveals Sharp Decline

President Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters are increasingly turning away from him, according to the latest Economist/YouGov poll, published on Tuesday. The survey reveals a sharp decline in strong approval for his job performance, dropping from 34% at the start of his second term to just 18% now.

Overall, only 37% of Americans strongly or somewhat approve of Trump’s handling of his duties, while a significant 59% disapprove—a figure that matches his highest disapproval rating of the term, recorded in early March. Trump’s net approval rating stands at -22 points, just above the previous low of -23 points from late March.

The erosion of support comes as Trump’s self-proclaimed “Golden Age” appears to be unraveling. A separate Gallup poll, also released on Tuesday, highlights growing public dissatisfaction with the economy. 55% of Americans now say their finances are worsening, up from 53% a year ago and 47% two years prior.

While Americans grapple with rising bills, Trump has prioritized an unrelated project: constructing an extravagant ballroom next to the White House, funded by taxpayer money. The Gallup survey also underscores escalating concerns over energy prices, which have reached their highest level since 2008. Analysts attribute this spike to Trump’s aggressive military actions in Iran, which have disrupted global energy trade.

Trump’s prolonged military campaign in Iran has become a growing point of contention among the public, particularly as it approaches the 60-day mark. The combination of economic strain, energy price hikes, and foreign policy tensions paints a challenging picture for the president’s political standing.