Jul 25, 2025 - Politics & Policy
Disgruntled independents sink Trump's approval to second-term low
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President Trump's approval rating has fallen 10 points since his second term began six months ago, new Gallup polling shows.
Why it matters: The decline is driven by a 17-point plunge among independents, who give the president a 29% approval rating. His numbers with the group have never been lower.
By the numbers: "No more than 36% of independents approve of the president's job performance" on any of the eight issues Gallup polled:
- The situation with Iran (36%).
- Foreign affairs (33%).
- Immigration (30%).
- The economy (29%).
- Foreign trade (27%).
- Israel (27%).
- The situation in Ukraine (24%).
- The federal budget (19%).
Yes, but: Trump's 37% approval rating is slightly higher than the lowest point of his first term when only 34% approved of his performance.
