Polls Show Trump Struggling as Voter Concerns Mount
WHO:
Forbes - President Donald Trump
The Guardian - Donald Trump
WHAT:
Forbes - Trump’s net approval rating hit a new second-term low of -20.6, declining from -16.4 on July 14.
Forbes - A Quinnipiac University poll found Trump with a 32% approval rating, an all-time low for Trump in that polling.
Forbes - 34% of voters in the Quinnipiac poll support the Iran war, while 60% oppose it, marking the most opposition to the conflict since Quinnipiac began asking the question.
Forbes - 54% of respondents to the Quinnipiac poll believe the U.S. is not winning the war in Iran.
Forbes - 66% of respondents think the Iran conflict hasn’t been worth fighting.
The Guardian - Three-quarters of Americans believe Trump is not paying enough attention to the country’s most important problems.
The Guardian - Two-thirds of respondents think Trump places himself above the needs of the U.S.
The Guardian - Only 39% believe Trump is doing a good job on immigration, while 54% say he has gone too far in mass deportations.
The Guardian - Only 17% feel positive about Trump’s personal projects, such as a taxpayer-funded White House ballroom and a ceremonial arch.
The Guardian - Only 38% of those polled consider Trump to be an effective world leader, and 57% say he lacks the stamina and sharpness to serve effectively.
Alternet - Trump’s approval rating hit a new low of 36% in a FiftyPlusOne poll, with a net score of -25, marking a historically bad rating for a president at this point in his term.
Forbes - Trump’s approval rating in a CNN/SSRS poll is now at 34%, matching his previous lowest rating after the January 6, 2021 insurrection.
The Guardian - Only 28% of respondents approve of Trump’s actions in Iran, and 25% believe the conflict has been worth it in terms of cost and American lives lost.
The Guardian - 74% of Americans say rising gas prices have caused at least some hardship, up from 63% in March.
The Guardian - 71% of respondents believe Trump has not done enough to reduce the price of everyday goods, an increase from 58% a year ago.
Alternet - Trump's approval rating hit a new low of 36% in a FiftyPlusOne poll, with a net score of -25, marking a historically bad rating for a president at this point in his term.
Forbes - Trump’s approval rating in a FiftyPlusOne poll hit a new low of 36%, with a net score of -25, marking a historically bad rating for a president at this point in his term.
The Guardian - Only 25% of respondents believe the Iran conflict has been worth it in terms of cost and American lives lost.
The Guardian - 73% of those polled believe Trump is not in touch with problems Americans face in their everyday lives.
The Guardian - Only 39% of respondents believe Trump is doing a good job on immigration, a decline from previous polls.
Forbes - Trump’s net approval rating declined from -16.4 on July 14 to -20.6, marking a new second-term low.
Forbes - A Quinnipiac University poll released this week found Trump with a 32% approval rating, an all-time low for Trump in that polling.
Forbes - The CNN poll found that 74% believe Trump doesn’t have a clear plan for handling the situation in Iran, an increase of seven percentage points from March.
Alternet - Trump’s approval rating hit a new low of 36% in a FiftyPlusOne poll, with a net score of -25, marking a historically bad rating for a president at this point in his term.
The Guardian - Only 38% of those polled consider Trump to be an effective world leader, and 57% say he lacks the stamina and sharpness to serve effectively.
Forbes - Trump’s net approval rating declined from -16.4 to -20.6 in Nate Silver’s poll tracker.
Forbes - A CNN/SSRS poll found Trump’s approval rating at 34%, matching his previous lowest rating after the January 6, 2021 insurrection.
Forbes - 67% of respondents in the CNN poll believe Trump’s actions in Iran have hurt the U.S.
The Guardian - 74% of Americans say rising gas prices have caused at least some hardship, up from 63% in March.
The Guardian - 71% of respondents believe Trump has not done enough to reduce the price of everyday goods, an increase from 58% a year ago.
Alternet - Trump’s approval rating hit a new low of 36% in a FiftyPlusOne poll, with a net score of -25.
Forbes - Trump’s net approval rating hit a new second-term low of -20.6.
Forbes - Trump had an average approval rating of 38.2% and an average disapproval rating of 58.8%.
Forbes - A Quinnipiac University poll found Trump with a 32% approval rating, an all-time low for Trump in that polling.
Forbes - A CNN/SSRS poll found Trump’s approval rating at 34%, matching his previous lowest rating after the January 6, 2021 insurrection.
Forbes - 34% of voters in the Quinnipiac poll support the Iran war, while 60% oppose it.
Forbes - 54% of respondents to the Quinnipiac poll believe the U.S. is not winning the war in Iran.
Forbes - 66% of respondents think the Iran conflict hasn’t been worth fighting.
The Guardian - Only 28% approve of Trump’s actions in Iran, and 25% believe the conflict has been worth it.
The Guardian - 74% of Americans say rising gas prices have caused at least some hardship.
The Guardian - Only 39% believe Trump is doing a good job on immigration, while 54% say he has gone too far in mass deportations.
The Guardian - Only 17% feel positive about Trump’s personal projects, such as a taxpayer-funded White House ballroom and a ceremonial arch.
WHERE:
Forbes - The White House in Washington, DC.
WHY:
The Guardian - Analysts suggest that Trump's declining approval ratings are linked to the ongoing war in Iran, which is perceived as a significant policy blunder affecting voters' personal finances.
Alternet - Analysts suggest that Trump's declining approval ratings are linked to the ongoing war in Iran, which is perceived as a significant policy blunder affecting voters' personal finances.
The Guardian - Three-quarters of Americans believe Trump is not paying enough attention to the country’s most important problems, and two-thirds think he places himself above the needs of the U.S.
Forbes - The decline in Trump’s approval ratings coincides with growing discontent regarding the ongoing war in Iran.
The Guardian - The dissatisfaction with Trump’s handling of key issues, including the economy and immigration, is contributing to his low approval ratings.
HOW:
Forbes - Trump has expressed openness to negotiating with Iran but has indicated he will continue military actions if agreements are not upheld.
Alternet - Analysts noted that while gas prices dropped, Trump's approval ratings did not rise correspondingly, indicating a disconnect between gas prices and public perception of his presidency.
Forbes - Trump has expressed openness to negotiating with Iran but has indicated he will continue military actions if agreements are not upheld.
(UPDATED August 1, 2026 11:20 UTC)
President Trump’s net approval rating has reached a new second-term low of -20.6, down from -16.4 just a few weeks ago, according to Forbes. A recent Quinnipiac University poll shows that only 32% of voters approve of Trump, marking an all-time low for him in that survey, and three-quarters of Americans believe he is not paying enough attention to the country’s most pressing issues. Additionally, 66% of respondents think the ongoing conflict in Iran has not been worth fighting, with 54% believing the U.S. is not winning the war.
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(UPDATED August 1, 2026 05:56 UTC)
Trump's approval rating has dropped to 34% in a recent CNN/SSRS poll, matching his lowest rating following the January 6 insurrection. Additionally, only 28% of respondents approve of his actions in Iran, and a significant 71% believe he has not done enough to lower everyday goods prices, reflecting growing discontent among voters. Analysts suggest that this decline is tied to the ongoing war in Iran, which many view as a policy misstep impacting their personal finances, while Trump remains open to negotiations but insists on continuing military actions if agreements are not upheld.
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(UPDATED August 1, 2026 04:07 UTC)
Trump's approval rating has reached a new low of 36% in a recent FiftyPlusOne poll, marking a historically bad score for a president at this stage in his term. Additionally, only 25% of respondents believe the Iran conflict has been worth the cost in American lives, and a significant 73% feel that Trump is out of touch with the everyday problems faced by Americans. On immigration, just 39% of those polled think Trump is doing a good job, a noticeable decline from previous surveys, which analysts attribute to the ongoing war in Iran impacting voters' personal finances.
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(UPDATED August 1, 2026 02:51 UTC)
Trump's net approval rating has reached a new low, declining from -16.4 to -20.6, with a recent Quinnipiac University poll showing his approval at just 32%, the lowest recorded for him in that polling. Additionally, a CNN poll reveals that 74% of respondents believe Trump lacks a clear plan for handling the situation in Iran, and only 38% consider him an effective world leader. Analysts have pointed out that despite a drop in gas prices, Trump's approval ratings have not improved, highlighting a disconnect between economic factors and public perception of his presidency.
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(UPDATED July 31, 2026 22:26 UTC)
Trump's net approval rating has dropped significantly, with a CNN/SSRS poll showing it at 34%, matching his lowest rating since the January 6 insurrection, while a FiftyPlusOne poll reveals a new low of 36% and a net score of -25. Additionally, 67% of respondents in the CNN poll believe Trump's actions in Iran have negatively impacted the U.S., and 71% feel he hasn't done enough to lower everyday goods prices, a notable increase from 58% last year. Meanwhile, rising gas prices are causing hardship for 74% of Americans, up from 63% in March.
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(UPDATED July 31, 2026 13:34 UTC)
President Trump’s net approval rating has reached a new second-term low of -20.6, with an average approval rating of 38.2% and an average disapproval rating of 58.8%. A recent Quinnipiac University poll shows Trump with a 32% approval rating, marking an all-time low for him in that survey, while dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy, immigration, and the ongoing war in Iran is contributing to this decline. Despite expressing openness to negotiating with Iran, Trump has stated he will continue military actions if agreements are not upheld.