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Donald Trump has set a new, and unwelcome, benchmark in his presidency. According to fresh polling data, his net approval rating among independent voters has sunk to a record low, surpassing even the most unfavorable numbers from his previous term.
Newsweek's analysis of every poll conducted after April 2 that includes independent voter data finds his net approval currently stands at -17 points, with just 37 percent approving and 54 percent disapproving. His lowest rating came from a YouGov poll conducted April 7–10, where only 30 percent of independents approved of his performance while 61 percent disapproved—a net approval of -31 points.
Polling on the tariff issue confirms the backlash. A HarrisX poll shows only 37 percent of independents support Trump's new duties, while 49 percent are opposed. Still, opinions are mixed on whether tariffs are necessary: half of independents believe they're essential for fair global trade, while the other half disagree. In a separate Quantus poll, 50 percent of independents opposed reciprocal tariffs, compared to 43 percent in favor.
On the broader economy, independents are increasingly pessimistic. Only 26 percent believe the economy is on the right track, according to HarrisX. In the YouGov/Economist poll, 50 percent disapprove of Trump's economic handling, while just 36 percent approve. The CBS/YouGov poll shows even more discontent: 64 percent disapprove of Trump's economic stewardship.
Trump lost the election in 2020. He's losing the trade war with China. He's going to lose to the federal reserve. He's going to lose the House to Democrats next year. All of the executive orders in the universe will never change any of that.
Newsweek's analysis of every poll conducted after April 2 that includes independent voter data finds his net approval currently stands at -17 points, with just 37 percent approving and 54 percent disapproving. His lowest rating came from a YouGov poll conducted April 7–10, where only 30 percent of independents approved of his performance while 61 percent disapproved—a net approval of -31 points.
Polling on the tariff issue confirms the backlash. A HarrisX poll shows only 37 percent of independents support Trump's new duties, while 49 percent are opposed. Still, opinions are mixed on whether tariffs are necessary: half of independents believe they're essential for fair global trade, while the other half disagree. In a separate Quantus poll, 50 percent of independents opposed reciprocal tariffs, compared to 43 percent in favor.
On the broader economy, independents are increasingly pessimistic. Only 26 percent believe the economy is on the right track, according to HarrisX. In the YouGov/Economist poll, 50 percent disapprove of Trump's economic handling, while just 36 percent approve. The CBS/YouGov poll shows even more discontent: 64 percent disapprove of Trump's economic stewardship.
Trump lost the election in 2020. He's losing the trade war with China. He's going to lose to the federal reserve. He's going to lose the House to Democrats next year. All of the executive orders in the universe will never change any of that.