A fresh **Reuters/Ipsos national survey** released July 29, 2025, reveals President Trump’s approval rating has dropped to **40%**, marking the lowest point of his second term so far. The poll, which surveyed 1,023 adults (±3% margin of error), shows that **56% disapprove** of his performance, with only **around one‑third of independents** backing him, while **83% of Republicans** and just **3% of Democrats** express approval as reported by Reuters.
The decline is stark: mid‑July polls had pegged his approval at 41%, making this week’s dip emblematic of a downward trend. Disapproval is widespread, particularly among independents, where support stands at a dismal **29%**, echoing patterns seen in **Gallup’s** recent findings showing Trump’s approval among adults at **37%**, driven by dwindling support in that crucial demographic mixed polling reaction and Business News review.
“Trump’s four‑point slide to 40% approval is the lowest of his term, intensifying concern about widespread dissatisfaction.”
Despite modest gains in specific areas, such as economy approval rising to **38%**, and immigration handling up to **43%**, these increases fall within polling error margins and fail to offset broader discontent. Other policy areas—such as Ukraine, the federal budget, and trade—register even lower support levels, with independents consistently rating Trump’s performance poorly Reuters outlines issue-specific numbers and **Gallup** contextualizes the trend as historically low Gallup’s mid‑term analysis.
Political analysts view this as a worrying signal. According to **The Washington Post**, only 39% of Americans approve of Trump’s performance at the 100‑day mark—among the lowest in modern presidential history. His attempts to discredit unfavorable polls as fake news echo tactics used by past administrations under pressure WP’s evaluation and **Vanity Fair** flags the severity of the decline compared to predecessors historic comparison.
The drop is especially pronounced among **independent voters**, whose allegiance has sunk from national averages above 40% to **29% approval**, matching his all‑time low with that group. Analysts warn that aggressive policies on immigration raids and tariffs may alienate swing voters faster than they rally his base—deepening the political divide Reuters on demographic breakdown and **Gallup** on long‑term independent trends Americans’ sentiment across voters.
This poll arrives amid escalating discontent over steep **tariffs**, economic uncertainty, and controversial enforcement actions. Additionally, a **Times‑YouGov survey of mid‑July** showed only **48% rated his performance as fair or better**, while **52% viewed it poorly or were unsure**. Just **36% believe his signature economic promises will materialize**, adding to the skepticism about policy effectiveness placeholder for additional report and **Washington Post commentary on Democrats’ position** in light of GOP criticism on party dynamics.
While Trump retains strong support among Republicans, critics argue his administration is losing traction nationally. **Polling firm CBS/YouGov** found his approval among men slipping to **47%**, down from 54% earlier in the year, raising concerns about demographic erosion within key constituencies The Independent on shifting male support and referenced tables in Reuters’ roundup breaking context.
With only **39–40% approval**, Trump now ranks among the least popular presidents by this point in any administration since World War II. **Political observers** warn such low approval could hamper Republican prospects heading into 2026 and curtail the momentum of legislative initiatives—even as core supporters remain loyal and publicly unfazed as Vanity Fair notes contemporary parallels and **Washington Post** offers full political backdrop on broader political implications.
This week’s poll paints a deeply divided America—a president with solid base support, yet floundering in the middle and losing approval among swing voters. At **40%**, the numbers suggest not just policy backlash, but formidable hurdles for retaining majority support in coming years.
