Trump's approval rating dips again in new Pew survey, hits 38% Zac Anderson, USA TODAYAugust 15, 2025 at 4:07 AM President Donald Trump's approval rating dropped to 38% in a new Pew Research Center survey as some of his supporters sour on his performance and key initiatives prove unpopular.
- - Trump's approval rating dips again in new Pew survey, hits 38%
Zac Anderson, USA TODAYAugust 15, 2025 at 4:07 AM
President Donald Trump's approval rating dropped to 38% in a new Pew Research Center survey as some of his supporters sour on his performance and key initiatives prove unpopular.
Trump's approval rating is down three percentage points since June and nine points since shortly after his inauguration, when it stood at 47%. Meanwhile, 60% of U.S. adults now disapprove of Trump's performance, the Aug. 4-10 survey of 3,554 adults found.
Contributing to Trump's declining support: Among those who voted for him in 2024, only 85% say they approve of his performance, down from 88% in June and 95% shortly after this election, according to Pew. Trump's support also has dipped among nonvoters.
Trump's declining job approval comes reflects voters' concerns about key elements of his agenda.
The Pew survey found that 61% of Americans disapprove of Trump's tariffs. The president has imposed often-steep taxes on virtually goods from other countries, including major trading partners and allies, such as a 35% tariff on everything imported from Canada.
A plurality of Americans also oppose Trump's signature law that reduced taxes and made steep cuts to programs such as Medicaid. The Pew survey found that 46% of Americans disapprove of the law, while 32% approve and 23% say they're unsure.
President Donald Trump speaks after signing a presidential proclamation honoring the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on August 14, 2025.
Trump's aggressive assertion of executive powers, such as his sweeping firings of federal workers, may also have taken a toll on his support. A majority of Americans believe Trump is hurting how the federal government functions, instead of making it better, Pew found.
One bright spot for Trump: 68% of Americans say he stands up for what he believes in. But just 36% say he's honest and only 29% view him as a good role model, according to the survey.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Trump's approval rating drops in Pew Research Center survey
Source: "AOL AOL General News"
Source: Astro Blog
Full Article on Source: Astro Blog
#LALifestyle #USCelebrities