President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to a new second-term low of 32%, down from 33% in August.
An Economist-YouGov poll also shows a majority of Americans disapprove of the president’s handling of several issues, including the economy, foreign policy, crime and government spending.
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A majority also say Trump is using the presidency for personal gain.
The poll found 66% of respondents said the country is headed in the wrong direction, compared with 21% who said it is headed in the right direction.
The same poll found 40% said they would be inclined to vote in a Democratic primary, compared with 31% who said they would participate in the Republican nominating contest.
The poll also suggested Democrats could carry their momentum from the 2026 midterm elections into the 2028 presidential election. Thirty-nine percent of respondents said they would probably or definitely vote for a Democrat for president, while 32% said the same about a Republican.
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The poll included mostly registered voters, but some adults not registered were also included.
