Trump Approval Hits 34% in CNN/SSRS Poll; Republicans Show Record Low Enthusiasm

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has collapsed to 34%, matching his lowest point from early 2021, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS from July 23-27. The survey of 1,225 US adults found 73% believe Trump hasn’t paid enough attention to the country’s most important problems. Disapproval hit 66%, with a record 50% strongly disapproving and only 15% strongly approving. The decline reflects voter anger over economic policy, inflation, gas prices, and military decisions in Iran.

Record-low Republican enthusiasm signals fracture in Trump’s base

Trump’s approval among Republicans has hit a new low at 78%, down from higher levels earlier in his second term. Only 19% of Republicans say they are enthusiastic about the remainder of his term, a sharp drop from 38% last spring. Among non-MAGA Republicans, approval has cratered to a net +12, down from +84 at the start of the term, according to Economist/YouGov polling. Trump’s net approval among Independents fell to -53, a record low for him.

Economy and Iran war drive lowest approval scores

Trump faces his worst numbers on three interconnected issues. Just 28% approve of his handling of Iran, 25% approve on inflation, and 21% approve on gas prices, with significant disapproval even among his supporters. Roughly two-thirds of Americans say Trump’s policies have worsened economic conditions. On gas prices alone, 79% disapprove while only 21% approve. A CBS News/YouGov survey found 75% of Americans say their income is not keeping pace with inflation, and 78% say the Trump administration is not focused enough on lowering prices.

Voters question Trump’s competence and priorities

Three-quarters of Americans say Trump is not in touch with the problems ordinary Americans face daily. Only 43% think he has the stamina and sharpness to serve effectively, while 57% disagree. On the Iran conflict, only one-quarter now say the war has been worth the toll in American lives and dollars, down from 40% who thought Trump had a clear plan at the war’s start. Just 62% now say Trump is an effective world leader, up from 54% early in his second term.

Democrats gain ground ahead of midterms

Democrats lead Republicans on the generic ballot by 8 points among registered voters, according to the same CNN/SSRS poll. Democrats hold a 20-point advantage in preferences among those extremely motivated to vote. More Americans say the country would be better off if Democrats took control of Congress (38%) than worse off (33%), with 29% saying it would make no difference. The poll surveyed 1,225 adults with a margin of error of 3.2 percentage points.

Final Thoughts

Trump’s 34% approval, a career low matching his post-January 6 nadir, reflects deep voter frustration over the economy and Iran war. With Republican enthusiasm at 19% and Democrats leading the generic ballot by 8 points, the data suggests significant headwinds for Trump’s party heading into the midterms.

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