Overview
- Multiple national surveys in late April found new second‑term lows, with Pew at 34% approval and Post‑ABC‑Ipsos at 37% with 62% disapproval.
- Pew reports sharp drops in perceived traits, with 38% saying he keeps promises and 44% calling him mentally sharp.
- Confidence on key decisions has slipped in Pew’s data, with 41% confident on immigration, 38% on use of military force, and 42% on the economy.
- Support inside his coalition has weakened, with GOP approval at 68% and approval among his 2024 voters at 78%, including larger declines among younger and Hispanic supporters.
- The Post‑ABC‑Ipsos poll points to election risks for Republicans, showing a Democratic enthusiasm edge and a five‑point lead on the House ballot.