Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al-Qassam: We will postpone the handover of the body of the Israeli captive we found, which was scheduled for today, due to the occupation's violations
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: Israeli occupation aircraft launch airstrikes on the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip
Netanyahu's office: At the end of the security consultations, the prime minister instructed the military to launch massive military strikes on the Gaza Strip immediately
President Aoun: We urge the activation of the monitoring committee, the cessation of hostilities, ongoing Israeli violations, attacks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to US Envoy Morgan Ortagus: Southerners must be enabled to return to their homes and rebuild
Syrian sources: The Israeli occupation has begun withdrawing from the areas it infiltrated last night in the Quneitra countryside.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Massive bombings in eastern Gaza, the second within half an hour, and its sound was heard from central area.
Russian air defense units destroyed a drone that was heading toward Moscow.
Maduro: Tomorrow, a business meeting will be held bringing together hundreds of entrepreneurs from advanced Russian industries with hundreds of Venezuelan businesspeople.
Maduro: In the face of threats, Trinidad and Tobago agreed to suspend all effects of the energy agreement and everything that had been agreed upon in that regard.

Trump’s approval rating falls to new low in second term: Poll

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: News Websites
  • 17 Sep 2025 18:30
  • 2 Shares
2 Min Read

A new Economist/YouGov poll shows Trump’s approval rating at 39%, a second-term low, raising concerns for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Listen
  • x
  • Trump’s approval rating falls to new low in second term: Poll
    US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House on November 5, 2020, in Washington (AP)

US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to a new second-term low, according to a fresh survey from The Economist/YouGov.

The poll, conducted September 12–15 among 1,567 US adults with a 3.6% margin of error, found Trump’s approval at 39% and disapproval at 57%.

“The 39% of Americans who approve of Trump is the lowest share to do so in any weekly Economist/YouGov Poll in Trump’s second term,” said Allen Houston, YouGov’s public relations lead.

“The 57% who disapprove is the most to do so in Trump’s second term,” he added. Last week, Trump’s approval stood at 41%, with 54% disapproving.

Why it matters

The dip reflects declining support among independents, Hispanics, and voters concerned with Trump’s handling of the economy and immigration. Analysts warn that the slump could weaken Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, affecting candidate recruitment, fundraising, and campaign messaging.

Related News

Salam conveys to Ortagus goals behind any possible negotiations

US launches three strikes on 4 vessels in Eastern Pacific, kills 14

Approval ratings are a key political barometer. Sub-majority levels often signal vulnerability for the president’s party, historically leading to losses in midterm contests.

Key issues dragging down approval

The survey shows Trump is underwater on multiple issues, including:

  1. Jobs and the economy
  2. Inflation and prices
  3. Immigration
  4. Civil rights
  5. Crime and guns

The poll was also the first conducted since the killing of Charlie Kirk, a development that has intensified partisan tensions.

Reactions

Robert Reich, former US labor secretary, said on X: “Trump’s approval ratings are tanking. He’s blowing up the economy… He is a weak and failing president with his back against the wall.”

Trump's approval ratings are tanking. He's blowing up the economy. He hasn't done squat to help the working class. The Epstein scandal haunts him.

He is a weak and failing president with his back against the wall.

Keep up the pressure.

— Robert Reich (@RBReich) September 10, 2025

Bernie Sanders, independent senator from Vermont, previously noted, “The American people do not want oligarchy, authoritarianism or attacks on Social Security, Medicaid or the VA. And the resistance is just beginning.”

On Truth Social, Trump countered: “The Republicans are going to do a Midterm Convention in order to show the great things we have done since the Presidential Election of 2024. Time and place to be determined. Stay tuned.”

Strategists warn that if Trump’s ratings remain below 50%, Republicans could face a difficult midterm cycle, with heightened opposition turnout and added pressure on vulnerable swing-district candidates.

  • Donald Trump
  • US President Donald Trump
  • United States
  • Republican Party
  • Republicans
  • Charlie Kirk

Most Read

'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

  • Technology
  • 24 Oct 2025
Arab League chief exposes secret US deal shielding 'Israel’s' nukes

Arab League chief exposes secret US deal shielding 'Israel’s' nukes

  • Politics
  • 27 Oct 2025
Abu Hamza, the spokesperson for the Al-Quds Brigades, during a speech televised on October 22, 2025 (Al-Quds Brigades Military Media)

Al-Quds Brigades' Abu Hamza mourns leaders, vows continued resistance

  • Politics
  • 22 Oct 2025
US missionary kidnapped in Niger capital, suspected taken toward Mali

US missionary kidnapped in Niger capital, suspected taken toward Mali

  • Africa
  • 23 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
Delta Air Lines flight lands at Harry Reid International Airport, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Las Vegas (AP)
Politics

Nearly 3,800 US flights disrupted amid ongoing government shutdown

FILE - The Amazon logo is pictured at the Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Madison County, Miss., Aug. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Economy

Amazon to cut 30,000 jobs in largest layoff in company history

Eurofighter Typhoon Spain's Air Force fighter jets fly above the military parade marking 'Día de la Hispanidad', or Hispanic Day, in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (AP)
Politics

UK sells 20 Eurofighter jets to Türkiye in £8bln defense agreement

Smoke billows after drone strikes by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted the northern port in the Red Sea city of Port Sudan, Sudan, May 6, 2025 (AP)
Politics

RSF tighten El Fasher siege as Sudan risks fragmentation: Reuters

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS