On Air Force One, Trump recently complained that he is barred from running for a third term by the Constitution, adding:
“The sad thing is, I have my highest numbers that I’ve ever had.”
Yet a new poll from the Economist and YouGov in the United Kingdom has put President Trump’s approval rating at just 39 percent, a steep decline from earlier this year despite his repeated claims of “record-breaking popularity.” The survey, released Wednesday, shows growing dissatisfaction among voters over his handling of the economy, immigration, and his ongoing feud with Congress over funding priorities.
While Trump dismissed the poll as “fake” and “foreign meddling in American politics,” political analysts note that the findings are consistent with several recent U.S. polls showing similar drops in support. Among independent voters, approval fell to 32 percent, while disapproval among women and younger voters surged. The president, who has frequently attacked polling organizations that report unfavorable numbers, insisted on social media that his “real approval” is “much higher” and that “the people know what’s true.”
The White House has not commented directly on the Economist survey, but aides privately acknowledged concern that persistent economic unease and high-profile international disputes may be eroding confidence among swing voters. With the election season intensifying, the numbers suggest Trump faces a challenging road ahead as he tries to win back skeptical moderates while keeping his core base energized.