President Donald Trump’s approval rating remains negative, with 51% of Americans disapproving of his job performance compared to 46% who approve. The public’s disapproval has increased since the April survey, when the margin was 51-44.
The Democratic Party is experiencing a significant decline in favorability, with registered voters giving them a net -32 percentage points rating, the lowest since at least 1996. This marks a reversal from previous years, where Trump’s economic approval ratings were stronger than his overall approval.
Despite a slight improvement in economic optimism, views on tariffs, inflation, taxes, and federal spending are still overwhelmingly negative. The public is split on deportations, with some parties and demographic groups having strong opinions on the matter.
However, there is a shift in views on the economy, with more people believing it’s excellent or good (31%) compared to previous surveys. The stock market also shows signs of improvement, with 46% saying it’s a good time to invest.
Trump’s approval ratings are down across various issues, except for tariffs, where only one-in-seven respondents approve. The public is strongly disapproving of the president’s handling of inflation (23 points), federal spending (19 points), and taxes (13 points).
The survey found that 60% of Americans still feel their incomes are falling behind the rising cost of living. Women and those with lower incomes are particularly hard hit.
Overall, Trump’s approval ratings remain in negative territory despite some slight improvements in economic optimism. The public’s disapproval of the president’s policies is widespread, and it’s unclear whether this trend will continue or reverse in the coming months.
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/07/trumps-approval-rating-still-negative-while-the-public-sours-further-on-democrats-cnbc-survey-shows.html