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US President Donald Trump is seeing his support slip, particularly among political independents and white, college-educated men, according to recent public polling data analysed by The New York Times.
In the most recent Times polling average (Dec 5–14), Trump’s net approval rating stands at 42 percent approval versus 55 percent disapproval—reflecting an erosion in public backing over the past several weeks. Much of the drop comes amid growing dissatisfaction with his handling of economic and immigration issues.
Particularly striking has been the collapse in confidence around Trump’s economic stewardship: a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that just 26 percent of respondents believe he is managing the cost of living effectively.
Support is slipping not just among independents but even within parts of his own base.
In November, 75 percent of Republicans approved of his handling of the economy—down from 82 percent in July. Meanwhile, among white, college-educated men, approval has fallen from 47 percent in June to 40 percent.
Wider polling results underscore the broader slump. A weekly survey by The Economist and YouGov, conducted Nov 28–Dec. 1, recorded a 38 percent approval and 57 percent disapproval—marking the seventh straight week his net approval remained at –15 or lower.
Additional polling from NPR/PBS/Marist between Nov 10–13 showed approval at 39 percent, with disapproval rising from 53 percent in September to 56 percent.
Taken together, the data points to a sustained slide in support—a sharp contrast to earlier in Trump’s second term when approval levels were more stable. Analysts attribute this decline largely to voter dissatisfaction over the economy and immigration policy.
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View AllWith key voter blocs—independents and educated white men—increasingly dissatisfied, the trend poses a potential challenge for Trump’s political standing going into the next election cycle.
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