Trump's approval rating drops to record low in FT/Focaldata poll
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US President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to a record low of 33% in a Financial Times/Focaldata survey, with declining support among Republicans and widespread voter dissatisfaction over trade policy and economic impact.
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The survey was conducted by Focaldata for the Financial Times among 1,914 registered US voters from August 28 to September 1, with a margin of error of approximately 2.6 percentage points.
LONDON, September 6. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to a record low in a survey conducted by the British company Focaldata for the Financial Times, with only a third of US voters approving of his performance at the White House.
According to the study, only 33% of respondents supported Trump's current political course, compared to 35% a month earlier. At the same time, his support among Republican voters fell to 72%, which is also an anti-record in FT polls.
It is noted that the overwhelming majority of respondents rejected Washington's trade policy and the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, linking them to the rising cost of living for US citizens. Two-thirds of voters believe the US economy is moving in the wrong direction, with another 57% saying that Trump's administration policies have negatively affected their financial well-being. Furthermore, 56% of survey participants expressed dissatisfaction with the latest trade tariffs on Canada, voicing concern over a possible further increase in prices for consumers.
FT also noted a decline in Trump's level of support as a political ally, as 46% of respondents believe that the current president is making the upcoming midterm congressional elections more difficult for the Republican Party. Another 47% stated their unwillingness to support a candidate publicly endorsed by Trump.
The poll was conducted from August 28 to September 1 among 1,914 registered voters, with a margin of error of approximately 2.6 percentage points.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Republican candidates may distance themselves from Trump's endorsements in the midterm elections
Likely · Within weeks
The Trump administration may face pressure to adjust trade tariff policies
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific actions might Trump take in response to declining approval ratings?
- How will these poll numbers influence Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections?
- Are there any planned policy adjustments to address voter concerns about tariffs and cost of living?
