Trump's Approval Rating Drops to 37%, Lowest Since Return to Office Amid Economic Downturn and Inflation Burden

Public Sentiment Turns Amid Trade War and Shutdown
Seven Out of Ten Americans Dissatisfied with the Economy

The approval rating of U.S. President Donald Trump has fallen to its lowest level since his return to office. Economic instability, including high inflation, the burden of living costs, and the prolonged government shutdown, have been identified as direct causes.

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According to a survey released on the 3rd (local time) by CNN, which commissioned polling agency SSRS, President Trump's job approval rating stands at 37%, a drop of 5 percentage points from July. The disapproval rating is 63%, higher than the 62% recorded at the end of his first term.

Sixty-eight percent of respondents said the country is "headed in the wrong direction," and 72% assessed the current economic situation as poor. Nearly half, or 47%, cited economic and living cost issues as the top priorities facing the United States.

Sixty-one percent of respondents pointed out that Trump's policies have worsened the economy. There is an analysis that the "America First" approach and protectionist policies centered on high tariffs have escalated into a "trade war," which in turn has fueled inflation.

Regarding the federal government shutdown, 61% gave a negative assessment of Trump's response. In terms of foreign policy, 56% said it has diminished America's international standing, and 57% said the policy of deporting illegal immigrants is "excessive."

This survey was conducted from October 27 to 30 among 1,245 American adults, with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points.