US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to a new low following the Republicans’ midterm election losses, as mounting economic pressures and public dissatisfaction with his policies deepen the political crisis facing his administration.
An Economist/YouGov poll conducted after last week’s Republican losses showed Trump’s approval rating at its lowest level since he returned to the White House.
The findings point to a broader decline in public support, with rising inflation, economic uncertainty and the US war on Iran adding to growing frustration with the administration.
The November 9–11 survey of 1,685 respondents found that only 32 percent approved of Trump’s job performance, while 63 percent disapproved.
The poll also found that 66 percent of respondents believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, while 55 percent said the US economy is getting worse under Trump.
A majority of respondents also viewed Trump as using the presidency for personal gain, further reflecting declining public confidence in his leadership.
Other surveys by Reuters/Ipsos, CNN/SSRS and the Pew Research Center have also recorded low approval ratings for Trump, pointing to a wider erosion of support beyond a single poll.
The findings come as Americans grapple with mounting economic pressures and the consequences of the administration’s foreign policy, including its aggression against Iran.
Trump returned to office in January 2025 on promises to end US wars, ease the economic burden on American households and restore the country's standing under his "Make America Great Again" agenda. However, his administration is now facing growing public discontent over the gap between those promises and its record in office.
The Republican midterm losses have further weakened Trump’s political position, leaving his administration facing an increasingly hostile political landscape as it enters the final two years of his presidency.
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