Trump’s Approval Rating With Women Hits New Low in Second Term: Polls

President Donald Trump’s approval rating with women has hit a new low amid his second term, according to a new poll from The Economist and YouGov released Tuesday.

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

Why It Matters

The drop in support among women could represent a significant political challenge for Trump. Women have long played a crucial role as a swing bloc in U.S. elections, and a slip in backing could imperil Republican prospects both for the White House and in congressional races during the 2026 midterms.

Trump has routinely touted positive approval ratings and polling at news conferences and campaign rallies throughout his political career. Dents to his numbers could ultimately hinder his political clout in an already highly polarized climate.

When Trump returned to the White House in January, he coasted in with positive figures. The reversal came after a series of months marked by mounting discontent tied to his economic and other policies—like the president’s stance on tariffs.

What To Know

In the new poll, Trump has a 34 percent approval rating with women compared to a 50 percent approval rating with men. The survey was taken from July 4 to July 7 among 1,528 U.S. adult citizens, with a 4 percent margin of error.

The week before, his approval rating was 38 percent with women in a poll taken from June 27 to June 30 among 1,648 U.S. adults. That poll had a 3.3. percent margin of error.

The president’s approval rating with women had never dipped below 35 percent with the pollster since his January 20 inauguration. Trump’s numbers with the key bloc did hit 35 percent in a survey taken from June 20 to June 23 and in another from April 13 to April 15.

He came into office with a 43 percent approval rating with women in a survey taken from January 26 to January 28.

In recent weeks, the president has, however, made gains with millennials and baby boomers, according to polls.

President Donald Trump fields questions during a news conference in the briefing room at the White House on June 27 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

What People Are Saying

Political analyst Craig Agranoff, to Newsweek via text message Tuesday: “President Trump’s approval rating dropping to 34% among women, as recent polls indicate, is a significant concern for his administration, given women’s substantial influence as a voting bloc.”

Agranoff continued: “This low figure likely reflects dissatisfaction with his rhetoric and policies on issues like reproductive rights & economic equity, which resonate deeply with many women. It’s not quite a crisis, but it’s a warning sign, especially in a polarized electorate. To make an immediate pivot, Trump could soften his messaging, perhaps by highlighting policies that directly address women’s economic or healthcare concerns, like childcare support or workforce protections.

“His track record suggests he’s more likely to double down on appealing to his base rather than making a strategic outreach to women voters at the moment,” Agranoff concluded.