Trump’s approval rating drops to 39% amid economic concerns: US poll

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Brian OsgoodDecember 16, 2025 at 09:37 PM

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A Reuters/Ipsos poll released on December 16, 2025, indicates that Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 39% in the United States. This decline is attributed to growing economic concerns, with only 33% of respondents approving of Trump's handling of the economy, the lowest since his second inauguration. The poll reveals decreasing approval among Republicans regarding Trump's economic policies and cost-of-living management. Rising anxiety over expenses like healthcare, groceries, and housing is also noted. Trump has dismissed concerns about affordability, claiming the US economy is in a "golden age" and that inflation is being addressed.

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