Trump Takes A Nasty Fall

A new national survey indicates President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 30 percent, marking one of the weakest results in the poll’s recent tracking and underscoring continued public dissatisfaction with his performance.

The American Research Group survey, conducted June 16–20 among 1,100 adults, shows 66 percent of respondents disapprove of the president’s job performance, compared with 30 percent who approve. The poll carries a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.

The findings come amid growing concern over economic conditions and rising political tension ahead of the 2026 midterm cycle, where voter sentiment on the economy is expected to play a central role in shaping outcomes.

A White House spokesperson pushed back on the poll results, pointing to the 2024 election as the clearest measure of public sentiment and arguing that recent policy initiatives are beginning to take effect. The administration has maintained that its agenda is delivering results despite negative polling trends.

While the 30 percent approval figure is lower than several other recent national surveys, it aligns with a broader pattern across multiple pollsters showing more Americans disapprove than approve of the president’s performance.

Comparable national tracking polls in recent weeks have generally placed Trump in the mid-to-high 30s for approval, with disapproval consistently in the high 50s or low 60s. The latest result, however, represents a sharper decline within this particular survey series, which previously showed higher approval levels over the past year.

The same poll also highlights especially weak ratings on economic issues, a key concern for voters. Approval on the economy stands at 26 percent, while 70 percent disapprove, reflecting growing unease about prices, household budgets, and broader financial conditions.

Over time, the survey shows a steady downward trend in approval ratings, falling from the upper 30s last year to 30 percent in the most recent reading. Economic approval has followed a similar trajectory, slipping from the high 20s and low 30s earlier in the year.

Partisan divides remain stark. The president continues to hold strong support among Republicans, while independents show significantly lower approval and closely mirror the national average. Democrats overwhelmingly disapprove, reflecting the deeply polarized political environment.

Beyond approval ratings, the survey points to widespread pessimism about the broader economy. A large majority of respondents say they believe economic conditions are worsening, and many expect further decline over the coming year. A majority also believe the country is already in or approaching a recession, according to the poll.

Personal financial outlooks reflect similar concerns. Most respondents describe their household finances as strained or worsening, with expectations that conditions may continue to deteriorate in the months ahead. Even among the president’s supporters, confidence in future financial improvement appears limited compared with earlier polling periods.

Taken together, the results suggest a broader shift in sentiment, with declining approval and growing economic pessimism appearing across multiple demographic and political groups, even as other national polling continues to show similar patterns of public dissatisfaction with the administration’s performance.