A new Emerson College Polling survey shows a decline in President Donald Trump’s approval rating, with economic concerns weighing on voter sentiment. According to the poll, released Tuesday, 47% of voters approve of Trump’s performance while 45% disapprove—a slight drop from the 49% approval he had at the start of his second term.
According to The Hill, economy appears to be a key factor in the dip, with 48% of respondents disapproving of Trump’s economic policies and only 37% approving. Spencer Kimball, the executive director of Emerson College Polling, noted that while Trump’s support remains strong, voter perceptions of their financial future could pose a challenge. “The initial honeymoon phase seems to be coming to an end,” Kimball stated.
Trump received his highest approval rating for immigration policy, with 48% of voters in favor and 40% opposed. However, his handling of healthcare and cryptocurrency received notably low marks.
Voter sentiment on Trump’s policies is divided: 46% believe his actions are making the economy worse, 28% say they are improving it, and 26% feel more time is needed to assess the impact. Overall, Americans remain split on Trump’s presidency, with 51% considering his second term a success and 49% viewing it as a failure.
The poll, conducted from March 8-10 among 1,000 registered voters, has a margin of error of 3 percentage points.
