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Five months into President Donald Trump’s second term, recent polling data reveals a significant drop in public approval, reflecting growing dissatisfaction across key policy areas. According to a Quinnipiac University poll conducted from June 5 to 9, 2025, among 1,265 registered voters, only 38% of Americans approve of Trump’s performance, while 54% disapprove. This marks the first time his approval rating has fallen below 40% during this term, signaling mounting challenges for the administration.
The downward trend is evident when compared with earlier months: Trump’s approval was at 46% in January, gradually declining to 45% in February, 42% in March, and 41% in April. This consistent slide underscores increasing public unease with his leadership and policies amid ongoing domestic and international tensions.
Immigration, a cornerstone of Trump’s political platform, has notably lost ground. The Quinnipiac poll shows 43% approval of his immigration policies, with 54% disapproving—a drop from 45% approval in April. Specific support for deportation policies also slipped slightly, from 42% to 40% approval, while disapproval climbed from 53% to 56%. These shifts coincide with heightened enforcement efforts, including the deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles following violent incidents against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel. This aggressive approach has sparked protests in multiple major cities, including New York, Atlanta, Dallas, and Washington, D.C., reflecting growing public discomfort with the administration’s tactics.
Economic policy approval remains tepid as well. The poll reports a 40% approval rate for Trump’s handling of the economy, with 56% expressing disapproval. Trade policies, a central feature of the administration’s strategy, have seen approval ratings fall from 42% in April to 38% in June, while disapproval surged from 49% to 57%. These concerns are compounded by analyses such as those from the Congressional Budget Office, which project a significant increase in the federal deficit linked to the administration’s legislative agenda.
Foreign policy presents the steepest challenge. Approval of Trump’s approach to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict is at a low 34%, reflecting widespread skepticism over U.S. involvement and strategy. The recent Israel-Hamas conflict has similarly drawn a disapproving majority, with just 35% approval versus 52% disapproval. These figures highlight the difficulties the administration faces in managing global crises amid a fractious international landscape.
Overall, the polling paints a complex picture: a president grappling with eroding support across critical fronts as the nation watches closely. With policy battles intensifying and geopolitical risks rising, the coming months will be crucial in shaping both Trump’s legacy and the broader political landscape in America.
