Trump's approval rating hits a new low
Trump's approval has fallen to the lowest point of his presidency, and the economy is now his weakest issue — bad news for Republicans heading into the midterms.
- Overall approval sits around 33%, with independents at just 26%.
- Voters now trust Democrats more than Republicans to run the economy, a reversal from his first term.
- Approval on jobs, the economy, and the Iran war has swung sharply negative — the economy alone dropped more than 40 points versus the same stage of his first term.
- Allies are turning cold: Canada walked away from a trade deal after being compared to a yappy dog by the Treasury secretary, and coverage in Asia and Europe openly mocks the White House.
- Companies and the government are borrowing at the same time on a huge scale, which is likely to push long-term bond yields higher.
Outlook: Approval could slip below 30% as the economy, the Iran blockade, and the Ukraine talks all stay unresolved.