A new Reuters/Ipsos poll released Tuesday shows President Donald Trump’s approval rating has reached 33 percent. This figure represents a 14-point decrease from the 47 percent approval rating recorded at the beginning of his second term and a 4-point decline from 37 percent one month ago.
The survey results arrive as the United States approaches midterm elections. According to the report, the political environment is currently shaped by the ongoing war in Iran, which is nearing its six-month mark, and voter concerns regarding the economy and the cost of living.
Additional data from the poll indicates the president’s disapproval rating has risen to 65 percent. This is an increase of 24 points from the 41 percent disapproval rating at the start of his current term and a 4-point increase from the 61 percent recorded last month. A separate polling average from Decision Desk HQ placed the president's approval at 38.7 percent on Tuesday morning.
Despite these figures, President Trump stated Sunday on Truth Social that his endorsements remain "stronger than ever," noting that 254 candidates he supported have won their races this season. However, the report notes that several Trump-backed candidates recently lost congressional races in Michigan, Tennessee, and Florida.
The scale of the decline is significant, with the 14-point drop in approval representing nearly one-third of the president's initial support base since his second term began. While the president maintains that his influence remains high, the loss of congressional candidates in three specific states—Florida, Tennessee, and Michigan—suggests a shift in the electoral outcomes for those aligned with the administration. Individual voters will likely see the impact of these trends in the volume and tone of campaign messaging leading up to the midterms.
The knock-on effects of these polling numbers may influence future policy priorities and party strategy regarding trade and foreign engagement. For example, the poll follows reports of retaliatory tariffs from Canada scheduled for September and ongoing economic sanctions against Iran. The final impact on the composition of Congress will be determined by voters during the upcoming midterm elections, the specific dates for which were not reported in the source text.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll was conducted from August 21 to 24 and has a margin of error of 3 percentage points. No specific upcoming legislative votes or court dates related to these approval ratings were reported.