U.S. support for Donald Trump plunges to a low of 42%—a historical record.
Face the Facts It's clear as day that Donald Trump's popularity took a nose dive since becoming POTUS in 2025. His ratings plummeted from a high of 47% in January 2025 to a disappointing 38% by the end of December 2025.
The primary cause of this slump? Well, folks weren't too thrilled about the trade tariffs Trump's administration slapped on just about every trading partner. Nearly 6 out of 10 Americans gave a thumbs-down to these protectionist policies, while only 4 out of 10 approved. The volatility in the U.S. and global markets due to these tariffs didn't help Trump's cause either.
Adding to the fire, Trump's economic management received a thumbs-down from more Americans who believed his policies made the U.S. economy weaker. To top it off, there was widespread criticism of the administration's cuts to federal departments and agencies, along with concerns about Trump's heavy use of executive orders to set policy.
Perhaps most concerning for Trump was the erosion of support among key groups like Republicans, Independents, and even Democrats. The decline was particularly noticeable among younger voters and Independents, indicating a broader loss of support. In short, Trump's base started to crack, and that's never a good sign for a president.
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- Donald Trump's ratings, after becoming POTUS in 2025, have been notably low, having dropped from 47% in January 2025 to 38% by year-end.
- Criticism of Donald Trump's policies, particularly his trade tariffs and economic management, has been widely noted, contributing to his falling ratings.
- The administration's cuts to federal departments and agencies, along with Trump's heavy use of executive orders to set policy, have also been subjects of intense criticism and concern.
- Concertedly, Donald Trump's base, including Republicans, Independents, and even Democrats, has shown signs of erosion, especially among younger voters and Independents, which is not a good sign for a president's support.
