Trump's Approval Plummets as Voter Discontent Grows

WHO:

CT News Junkie - Trump’s approval rating among Republicans is at 76%.

Alternet - Trump has lost support among white voters, a key demographic in his electoral coalition.

USA Today - 1,225 U.S. adults were surveyed in the CNN/SSRS poll.

WHAT:

CT News Junkie - Trump’s approval rating among Republicans declined from 85% to 76% since June 24.

Alternet - Trump’s overall approval rating is at 34%, matching the lowest point in his political career.

Alternet - Trump’s net approval among white voters has dropped to -20, down from 0 a year ago.

USA Today - 66% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s performance, with only 15% strongly approving.

USA Today - 73% of respondents believe Trump has not paid enough attention to important issues.

USA Today - 65% of Americans think Trump’s policies have worsened economic conditions.

USA Today - 67% believe Trump’s decisions regarding Iran have hurt the U.S.

USA Today - Trump’s approval ratings on inflation, gas prices, and handling of Iran are 25%, 21%, and 28%, respectively.

WHERE:

USA Today - The poll was conducted in the United States.

WHEN:

USA Today - The CNN/SSRS poll was conducted from July 23-27, 2026.

USA Today - Trump held a rally in Michigan on July 27, 2026.

WHY:

Alternet - Growing dissatisfaction with Trump is attributed to his handling of the economy and the war with Iran.

USA Today - The rising gas prices and inflation are linked to the ongoing war in Iran.

HOW:

USA Today - The CNN/SSRS poll has a margin of error of 3.2 percentage points.

(UPDATED July 29, 2026 22:26 UTC)

Trump's approval rating among Republicans has dropped significantly from 85% to 76%, according to a recent CNN/SSRS poll conducted from July 23 to July 27, 2026, which surveyed 1,225 U.S. adults. Overall, Trump's approval rating stands at 34%, matching the lowest point in his political career, with 66% of Americans disapproving of his performance and 73% believing he has not focused enough on important issues. The decline in support is attributed to dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy and the ongoing war with Iran, which has also contributed to rising gas prices and inflation.