President Donald Trump's approval rating has plummeted to 37 percent—matching Joe Biden's lowest point during his presidency—as economic anxiety and policy turbulence erode support even in traditionally Republican strongholds, according to new polling data compiled by The Economist.
The decline represents a dramatic reversal for a president who began his second term with approval ratings in the mid-40s. Political analysts across the spectrum point to mounting economic concerns—particularly inflation fears and stock market volatility—as the primary driver of Trump's sagging numbers.
"Americans are feeling genuine economic pain, and they're taking it out on whoever's in the White House," said Sarah Longwell, a Republican strategist who conducts regular focus groups with swing voters. "It doesn't matter if you're a Democrat or Republican. When groceries cost more and your 401(k) is down, you blame the president."
The 37% approval mark is particularly significant because it represents the floor that Biden hit during his worst moments—a level Trump and his allies frequently cited as evidence of Democratic failure. Now, Trump finds himself in the same position, with disapproval ratings climbing above 58 percent in the latest aggregated polls.
Crucially, the erosion isn't limited to Democratic-leaning cities or blue states. Polling shows Trump's support declining in key swing states that delivered his 2024 victory. In Pennsylvania, his approval has dropped 9 points since January. In Arizona and Georgia, the numbers tell a similar story—voters who backed Trump are increasingly expressing buyer's remorse.
"I voted for change, but this isn't what I had in mind," said Tom Brennan, a small business owner from suburban who spoke to pollsters.
