Public Opinion Shifts: Disapproval Grows for President's Economic Approach
Voter Confidence in Leadership Wavers Following Recent Economic Data
Recent polling data reveals a noticeable dip in public trust regarding President Donald Trump's performance, particularly in the wake of the most current employment statistics. This change in perception occurs even as major stock market indices continue to reach unprecedented levels.
President's Popularity Dips to New Lows in Second Term
A fresh survey indicates that President Trump's approval stands at 45%, marking a two-point decrease over the past fortnight and aligning with the lowest point recorded since the commencement of his second term. Conversely, his disapproval rate has climbed to 52%, an increase of one percentage point within the last week, almost reaching a new high for his current presidency. Consequently, his net approval rating now sits at -7, the lowest it has been since the previous month.
Economic Factors Dominating Public Discontent with Administration
The plummeting approval figures for President Trump coincide with a period where key stock market indicators are setting new records. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an exchange-traded fund that mirrors the S&P 500, recorded an all-time high of $654.54 recently and has seen multiple record-breaking performances throughout 2025.
Employment Figures and Energy Prices Fueling Public Dissatisfaction
It appears that the electorate places greater emphasis on the President's handling of critical issues such as trade policies, energy expenses, and the unemployment rate. The latest employment report for August, showing merely 22,000 new jobs created against an estimated 75,000, significantly underperformed July's 79,000 additions. Furthermore, the unemployment rate edged up to 4.3% from 4.2% in the most recent report.
Economic Management Under Scrutiny: Record Low Approval on Fiscal Policies
The Morning Consult survey highlighted that 50% of voters express disapproval of President Trump's economic stewardship, a three-point rise in the past week, likely attributable to the recent jobs report and unemployment figures. Only 42% of voters expressed approval, a two-point drop. This brings the net approval for his economic management to -8, which Morning Consult notes as an all-time low across both of Trump's presidential terms. Another contributing factor to the decline in Trump's approval is the issue of energy prices. While 41% of voters believe he is prioritizing more affordable energy, a larger segment, 57%, feel he has not done enough. The poll also revealed that more voters disapproved (45%) than approved (42%) of his approach to energy-related concerns.