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Trump Approval Falls to New Low as Voters Say U.S. Is 'Out of Control"

The poll found 61% of Americans view Trump as untrustworthy, while Democrats lead Republicans by 8 points in generic ballot testing.

  • On Tuesday, August 11, President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to a record low of 33% in a new Economist/YouGov poll, marking his lowest level since returning to the White House in 2025.
  • Since Trump took office last January, his approval rating has steadily declined from 52%, with a three-point drop recorded in just seven days according to the poll.
  • Deepening public misgivings are evident as 60% of Americans view the president as "not honest and trustworthy," 53% consider him too old, and 69% feel the country is "out of control."
  • Generic ballot polling shows Democrats currently hold an eight-point lead over Republicans, a gap that could boost prospects in Congress as the midterms approach.
  • Trump rejected suggestions of weakening personal standing in a recent Punchbowl News interview, placing responsibility on Capitol Hill lawmakers and claiming voters remain loyal to his platform.
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Trump's approval rating hits record low

President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to yet another low since his return to the White House, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll, which also found just 1 in 3 Americans approve of his job performance.

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Trump's approval falls to 33 percent before the midterms – a new record low. Especially among independents and Hispanics, the values are dramatically breaking down.

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With the midterm elections three months away, U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to its lowest level since taking office. Amid the prolonged war with Iran and the continuing burden of living costs, the defection of Republican supporters and independents—excluding his core base—has been notable. According to The Hill, a U.S. political news outlet, on the 12th (local time), a survey conducted by The Economist and YouGov from…

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Diario Registrado broke the news on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
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