US President Donald Trump's second term is facing a new challenge as his approval ratings are falling to a new low. A new poll from The Economist and YouGov paints a bleak picture for the White House, with Trump's approval ratings falling to their lowest point since his re-election. And, with midterms approaching, the timing could not be worse.According to a recent YouGov and The Economist poll, President Donald Trump's net disapproval rating has dropped to its lowest level during his second term in office. Donald Trump swept back to the White House in January with a high approval rating. However, Trump has seen a decline following months of economic uncertainty and criticism of the administration for policies such as his immigration policies and his recently passed tax bill.

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Approval polls' erratic behaviour can provide insight into the political climate as we approach the 2026 elections, when Democrats seek to retake the House and the Senate, as per a report.
According to the poll, the president is rated as being approved by 40% of respondents and disapproved by 55%. According to Allen Houston, Public Relations Lead at YouGov, "this net disapproval, the percent who approve minus the percent who disapprove, of -15 is the lowest Trump has received in his second term," Newsweek reported.
Between July 25 and July 28, 1,777 people participated in the survey, which had a 3.4 percent margin of error.
According to the poll, Trump's approval ratings are also at an all-time low on important policy issues, including the economy and jobs, inflation and prices, and immigration, which are down 11%, 25%, and 6%, respectively.
The president's approval rating was 41 percent to 55 percent disapproval in the previous poll, which was conducted between July 18 and July 21. Additionally, a poll conducted between July 11 and July 14 found that 41% of respondents approved of the president, while 55% disapproved.

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With approval at just 40% and voter dissatisfaction with inflation, immigration, and economic uncertainty rising, analysts say Trump's influence may suffer heading into the 2026 midterm elections, as per a report by Newsweek.According to political science professor D. Stephen Voss, President Trump has alienated more voters than previous presidents due to his aggressive policy decisions. Additionally, Voss points out that Trump's emphasis on inflation and growing expenses as a result of tariffs might boost his approval ratings.Trump's approval rating on inflation is 36%, according to Fox News co-host Jessica Tarlov, who cites higher tariff costs. Trump's job approval rating has fallen to 37%, the lowest level of his second term, according to Gallup.At press conferences and campaign rallies, Trump has frequently praised favorable polling and approval ratings. As the 2026 midterm elections draw near, drops in these figures might reduce his political influence in a setting that is already very divisive.Democrats eye a comeback in the 2026 midterms and apparently these numbers could give them a boost. Declining approval ratings often weaken an incumbents influence, especially when economic dissatisfaction spreads across party lines.While Trump asserts that his support within the Republican base is at an all-time high, with over 90% backing among GOP voters on Truth Social, general election polling presents a different picture.The pressure is mounting within Trumps own circle as well. His team has tried to shift focus to other narratives, blaming the Epstein hoax, touting immigration wins, or highlighting Democratic investigations, but the economy continues to dominate voter concerns.As poll after poll underscores growing voter anxiety, Trumps second term may face a turbulent path ahead.
What is Donald Trumps current approval rating?He currently holds a 40% approval and 55% disapproval, giving him a net disapproval rating of -15.

Why are Donald Trumps ratings falling?


The drop is linked to economic concerns, inflation, and growing dissatisfaction with his policy moves.