Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Suffers Triple Blow

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped in three major polls in recent weeks, suggesting increased voter unease following a turbulent month for the administration.

Newsweek reached out to the White House for comment via email.

Why It Matters

While the drops in each poll are modest, the consistent pattern across the different polling firms could suggest a broader shift in public sentiment.

The latest polls follow global turmoil triggered by sweeping tariffs announced by the Trump administration on April 2.

Several polls following the tariffs suggested that many Americans were feeling anxious about their potential economic impact, and that Trump’s approval rating on the economy was decreasing.

What To Know

A new poll by AtlasIntel shows the president’s approval rating has dipped from 47.3 percent last month to 46.1 percent, while his disapproval rating remains unchanged at 52.4 percent. The poll was conducted from April 10 to 14, with 2,347 respondents, and a margin of error of +/- 2 percent.

The poll showed that approval of Trump’s handling of 14 different policy areas had all dipped.

Another poll conducted by RMG Research shows that the president’s approval rating has dropped from 49 to 48 percent, and his disapproval rating has increased from 48 to 51 percent compared to a poll from the previous week, giving him a net negative rating for the first time in their polling.

This survey, conducted from April 9 to 16, polled 3,000 registered voters and has a margin of error of +/- 1.8 percentage points.

When respondents were asked what they thought the most important political issue was at that moment, 34 percent said the economy, and 16 percent said tariffs.

And a third poll by YouGov/The Economist shows that Trump’s approval rating has dropped 1 percentage point, from 43 to 42, in the new poll taken between April 13 to 15, compared with their previous poll taken the week before.

The poll surveyed 1,512 respondents and has a margin of error of +/- 3.4 percent.

What People Are Saying

Thomas Gift, an associate professor of political science and director of the Centre on U.S. Politics at University College London, previously told Newsweek: “Trump hasn’t earned himself many supporters with his handling of the tariff situation. It’s not only the policy that seems to irk voters, but also the apparent lack of strategy, the impulsive decision-making, and the inconsistent messaging from the White House.”

What Happens Next

Trump’s approval ratings are likely to continue to fluctuate, as is typical for presidents. Whether the current dip signals a lasting backlash or a continued downward trend remains to be seen.