Trump approval rating dips to 33 percent in Economist/YouGov poll

The Hill · first seen 12.08.2026

President Trump's approval rating dropped to 33 percent in a new Economist/YouGov survey amid the ongoing Iran conflict and affordability concerns ahead of the midterms.

The Economist/YouGov survey published on Monday found Trump's approval rating at 33 percent.
Decline is attributed to the ongoing Iran war and affordability concerns ahead of midterms.

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