Trump’s Approval Ratings Drop Six Months Into His Second Term

As of August 2025, six months into Donald Trump's second term, his approval ratings range from 37% to 50% across national polls, the lowest of his term. Key polls: Gallup (37% approval, 58% disapproval), Reuters/Ipsos (41% approval), Fox News (46% approval), Emerson (46% approval, 47% disapproval), Trafalgar (50% approval, 48% disapproval), Rasmussen (47% approval), NYT average (44% approval, 53% disapproval). Immigration approval at 45% in Emerson poll, but AP-NORC found a 6-point drop since March. Tariff strategy receives mixed reviews, with only 36% approving handling of inflation. The 'Big Beautiful Bill' and tariffs on 180 countries are highlighted.

As of August 2025, six months into Donald Trump's second term, his approval ratings range from 37% to 50% across national polls, the lowest of his term. Key polls: Gallup (37% approval, 58% disapproval), Reuters/Ipsos (41% approval), Fox News (46% approval), Emerson (46% approval, 47% disapproval), Trafalgar (50% approval, 48% disapproval), Rasmussen (47% approval), NYT average (44% approval, 53% disapproval). Immigration approval at 45% in Emerson poll, but AP-NORC found a 6-point drop since March. Tariff strategy receives mixed reviews, with only 36% approving handling of inflation. The 'Big Beautiful Bill' and tariffs on 180 countries are highlighted.

As of August 2025, six months into Donald Trump's second term, his approval ratings range from 37% to 50% across national polls, the lowest of his term. Key polls: Gallup (37% approval, 58% disapproval), Reuters/Ipsos (41% approval), Fox News (46% approval), Emerson (46% approval, 47% disapproval), Trafalgar (50% approval, 48% disapproval), Rasmussen (47% approval), NYT average (44% approval, 53% disapproval). Immigration approval at 45% in Emerson poll, but AP-NORC found a 6-point drop since March. Tariff strategy receives mixed reviews, with only 36% approving handling of inflation. The 'Big Beautiful Bill' and tariffs on 180 countries are highlighted.

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