Trump’s Approval Ratings Drop Sharply, Revealing Public Frustration
Donald Trump’s latest approval ratings reveal jaw-dropping insight into how Americans really feel about their president. Ten months into his second term as the 47th President of the United States, the numbers show a sharp decline in public confidence.
Support Falls to 37 Percent
According to a new CNN/SSRS survey released on November 3, only 37 percent of U.S. citizens approve of Trump’s performance. That’s a steep drop from 47 percent recorded in mid-February, just weeks after he began his second term.
The poll surveyed 1,245 Americans between October 27 and 30 and revealed a staggering 63 percent disapproval rating—just one point above Trump’s all-time low following the Capitol Hill riot in 2021.
Americans Say the Country Is on the Wrong Track
When asked about the current direction of the nation, 68 percent of voters said things are going “pretty” or “very badly,” while only 32 percent said the opposite. A mere 4 percent believe the country is doing “very well.”
This discontent comes as the federal government nears its longest shutdown in U.S. history, a crisis many voters say the administration has failed to handle.
Economic Concerns Take the Lead
The economy and cost of living rank as Americans’ top worries at 47 percent, followed by the state of U.S. democracy at 26 percent. When rating the nation’s economic health, 72 percent said conditions are “poor,” while 28 percent viewed them positively.
A striking 61 percent believe Trump’s policies have worsened the economy, compared to just 27 percent who think he’s improved it. For comparison, 55 percent said Joe Biden worsened economic conditions, and only 28 percent said the same of Barack Obama.
Immigration and Crime Divide Opinions
Immigration came in third among voter concerns at 10 percent. Despite aggressive immigration enforcement, 57 percent believe Trump has gone too far in deporting undocumented immigrants, while 28 percent said his actions are “about right.”
Crime, meanwhile, worries only 7 percent of respondents—even after Trump deployed the National Guard to cities like Washington, D.C. and Chicago, claiming they were overrun by “crime, bloodshed, and bedlam.”
Foreign Policy and Presidential Power
On foreign policy, over half of respondents said Trump has hurt America’s global standing, while 32 percent believe he has helped.
As for his use of presidential power, 61 percent think he has gone too far, compared to 31 percent who said he’s been “about right.”
Looking Ahead to Midterms
With midterm elections approaching next November, the numbers paint a challenging picture for Trump. If congressional elections were held today, 41 percent of voters said they would cast ballots to oppose Trump, while only 21 percent would vote to support him.
The results suggest growing frustration among voters—and a warning sign for the White House as the president faces mounting political and economic pressure.
