Trump approval rating underwater in Fox News survey

In the most recent Fox News poll regarding President Trump’s administration, his approval rating stands at 11 percentage points below water. This indicates a decline in support as he approaches the 100-day milestone for his second term next week.

The survey indicated Trump leading with an approval rating of 44% , dropping 5 percentage points from the 49 percent recorded in March. Fox pointed out that the current figure is below the levels reached by each of his most recent predecessors at similar stages in their administrations.

Among 21st-century U.S. presidents, George W. Bush topped the list with a 63% approval rating, closely trailed by Barack Obama at 62%, and Joe Biden currently stands at 54%. Donald Trump’s initial approval rating during his first term was notably 1 percentage point higher compared to his present standing.

According to pollsters, 55 percent of participants indicated their disapproval of Trump’s handling of his duties.

Almost sixty percent disapprove of Trump’s approach to managing inflation and tariffs, with just one-third expressing approval. Additionally, a majority of fifty-six percent disapprove of his overall economic management, whereas thirty-eight percent agree with his policies in this area.

These discoveries build upon other surveys indicating voters' views of the economy under Trump's leadership. increasingly declining That's notably impressive considering the economy was consistently regarded as one of Trump’s strong points from the beginning of his first term.

According to the Fox survey, 71% of voters perceive the economy negatively, with 55% stating that it has worsened for their families. A slight majority thinks President Trump's economic strategies are currently detrimental to the economy and foresee them having negative consequences over time.

As we transitioned between administrations and the Trump administration seeks stability, numerous individuals perceive our leaders as disconnected from their primary issues," said Republican strategist Daron Shaw to Fox News. "Party loyalties have shifted, with Democrats now expressing the greatest concern; however, many independents and republicans are equally doubtful about whether their economic worries are being adequately tackled.

Shaw carries out Fox’s surveys alongside Democratic pollster Chris Anderson.

Trump reacted to the survey outcomes as follows: post on Truth Social , stating that Fox owner Rupert Murdoch has informed him for years that he would remove his " Trump-hating,Fake Pollster," but he hasn't followed through yet.

"This pollster has been incorrect about me and MAGA for years," he stated.

He similarly targeted The Wall Street Journal, stating "since he's already making alterations, he should begin fixing issues at the pro-China Wall Street Journal. It’s terrible!!!"

The editorial team of The Journal has recently criticized Trump on multiple issues , including tariffs and his criticisms of Chair of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell.

The area where Trump excels most is border security, as indicated by 55% of voters who approve of how he manages this aspect, compared to 40% who do not. However, when considering immigration policies broadly, public opinion leans slightly more towards approval than disapproval, with 48% expressing support versus 47%.

Trump’s rating in the public’s eyes has also started to drop in the initial polling average From Decision Desk HQ/The Hill. As of Thursday, his average disapproval rating has reached 51.8 percent, which is an increase of over 10 percentage points since he assumed office. Meanwhile, his average approval rating remains just below 45 percent.

The Fox News survey took place from April 18 to April 21 and included 1,104 registered voters. The margin of error for this study was plus or minus 3 percentage points.

Updated at 10:59 AM EDT

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