Tehran - BORNA - According to the latest three-day survey concluded on Sunday, only 39% of American adults currently approve of Trump’s performance. This marks a decrease from 41% earlier this month and brings the President within a single point of his lowest rating this year—the 38% recorded in mid-November.
While Trump began his second term in January with a relatively strong 47% approval rating, his popularity has steadily softened. Economists suggest that the recent government shutdown and the "shock" caused by the administration's import tariffs have led to a pullback in hiring, further complicating the economic outlook. Consequently, only 33% of respondents now approve of the President’s handling of the economy, his lowest mark in this category since the start of the year.
The poll also indicates a shift within the Republican base. Although Trump maintains a robust 85% overall approval rating among Republicans, their confidence in his economic stewardship has seen a notable dip. Only 72% of Republican voters now approve of his economic performance, down from 78% earlier in December.
The findings highlight a potential challenge for the President, who secured his election victory largely on the promise of stabilizing the economy following high inflation during the Biden administration. However, inflation has remained persistent under the Trump presidency, hovering near 3%—well above the 2% target favored by federal policymakers. Public dissatisfaction with the cost of living is particularly stark, with approval in that area falling from 31% to 27% in just a few weeks.
The online poll, conducted nationwide with 1,016 participants, carries a margin of error of three percentage points.
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