Trump's Approval Ratings Continue to Plummet
A new NBC News Decision Desk Poll released this morning shows that Americans continue to disapprove of President Donald Trump's job performance, with 57 percent saying they disapprove and 43 percent approving. This marks the second consecutive poll in which Trump's approval ratings have remained in negative territory.
According to the poll, respondents expressed strong disapproval across a range of signature issues, including tariffs and mass deportations. In contrast, there was overwhelming support for vaccines, with 83 percent of respondents saying they believe vaccines are safe and effective.
The results are consistent with other polling tracked by The Economist, which uses a weekly YouGov survey to measure Trump's approval ratings. These ratings have fallen significantly lower than those of both President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama at similar points in their presidencies.
"It only took two months for his ratings to fall below zero," said an analyst with The Economist. "This is a significant drop, especially considering the short time frame."
Trump's approval ratings began to decline rapidly after he took office in January 2021. According to The Economist, it took less than two months for his ratings to tank.
The NBC News Decision Desk Poll was conducted from July 19-22 among 800 registered voters nationwide. The margin of error is plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.
Background and Context
Trump's approval ratings have been a subject of interest since he took office in January 2021. His presidency has been marked by controversy, including his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, immigration policies, and trade agreements.
Additional Perspectives
While Trump's supporters remain loyal to him, many critics say that his policies are having a negative impact on the country.
"Trump's approval ratings reflect the growing dissatisfaction with his policies," said a spokesperson for the Democratic National Committee. "His focus on divisive issues has only served to further polarize the country."
Current Status and Next Developments
The NBC News Decision Desk Poll is just one of several recent polls that have shown Trump's approval ratings in negative territory. The results are likely to continue to be closely watched as the 2024 presidential election approaches.
As for what this means for Trump's presidency, it remains to be seen. However, one thing is clear: his approval ratings will continue to be a topic of interest and debate in the coming months.
*Reporting by Motherjones.*
