Five months into his second term, Donald Trump faces a stark political reality that his team couldn’t have anticipated: his approval ratings have plummeted to their lowest levels since returning to office, revealing deep cracks in public support across virtually every major policy area. The latest polling data paints a troubling picture for a president who promised to govern differently than his predecessor, but instead finds himself grappling with declining approval on issues that were once his political strengths.
The Numbers Don’t Lie: A Comprehensive Breakdown
A new poll released by Quinnipiac University on Wednesday (June 11) revealed that just 38 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s work as president, while 54 percent disapprove overall. This represents a significant decline from his post-inauguration honeymoon period and marks the first time Trump’s approval has dipped below 40 percent during his second term.
The trajectory tells a concerning story for the Trump administration. Trump enjoyed an all-time high job approval rating of 46 percent when he returned to office in January. In February, that number slumped to 45 percent; in March, to 42 percent; and in April, to 41 percent. The June poll shows a continuation of this downward trend, with Trump losing 3 percentage points since April.
