Trump's Approval Rating Deep Underwater on All Issues for First Time: Poll
Border security, once the president's best issue, fell from +1 in July to -5 in August, leaving him net negative across the board.
President Donald Trump's approval rating has plummeted below zero on every issue, according to a new poll, marking the first time in the survey's history. The erosion spans issues that Republicans have traditionally supported, signaling that the president is facing intense opposition as he approaches the midterm elections. The poll, conducted by Strength in Numbers/Verasight, surveyed 1,514 U.S. adults and found Trump underwater on all 12 issues tracked, with border security—the last positive rating—slipping to -5.
This drop in border security's rating, despite the administration's push for a hard-line crackdown, suggests that voter frustration over high prices is bleeding into an area the president once dominated. Among Trump's supporters, only 47 percent feel strongly about his performance, down from 54 percent last year, indicating that his base may be cooling.
Rising costs are the top concern for Americans, with 37 percent naming prices and inflation as the biggest problem facing the country, regardless of political affiliation. Democrats lead in approval on key issues like healthcare, government funding, education, and prices, while Republicans support Trump on border security, crime, immigration, and deportations.
The administration has defended its record, citing progress on jobs, inflation, and housing affordability, but the majority of Americans remain pessimistic about the country's direction.
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