Overview
- Economist/YouGov polling conducted May 29–June 1 shows 61% of Americans disapprove of President Trump’s job performance and a net approval of about -26, marking the lowest weekly reading in that tracker.
- A Marquette Law School survey fielded May 20–26 found roughly 38% overall approval and highlighted steep drops in ratings on the economy, inflation, gas prices, and the Iran conflict.
- Independent voters have shifted decisively against Trump with the Economist/YouGov cross-tabs showing about 21% approval and 71% disapproval among that group, eroding the historic nonpartisan 'floor' that had protected him.
- Polls identify inflation and rising fuel costs—which analysts link to U.S. military action and shipping disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz connected to the Iran war—as the main drivers of the slump in public support.
- Despite his national unpopularity, Trump retains strong influence over GOP primary voters, but analysts warn the sustained slide could materially raise Democrats’ odds of flipping the House in November and complicate Senate races.