Trump's Approval Rating Hits New Lows in Latest Poll President Donald Trump’s approval rating has reached another record low since his return to the White House, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll released on August 11, 2026. The survey found that 33% of Americans approve of Trump’s performance, a decline of 3 percentage points from the previous week. This marks the lowest approval rating the president has seen in YouGov tracking since he assumed office in 2025. The poll, conducted among 1,589 U.S. adults from August 7 to 10, also highlighted widespread public skepticism, with 60% of respondents perceiving the president as “not honest and trustworthy.” The survey further revealed that 65% of Americans believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, a 2-point increase from the previous Economist/YouGov poll in late July. Concerns about Trump’s age also persisted, with 53% of respondents stating they think the 80-year-old president is too old to remain in the White House. The poll’s margin of error was reported as plus or minus 3.2 percentage points. The declining approval ratings have raised questions about the potential impact on the political landscape, particularly for the Democratic Party. In the latest poll, Democrats hold an 8-point lead over the GOP in a generic congressional ballot, a trend consistent with other recent surveys. For example, a Marquette Law School poll released on August 5 showed Democrats with a 6-point advantage, while a Reuters/Ipsos survey from August 3 indicated a 5-point Democratic lead. These results suggest a growing advantage for the opposition ahead of the November midterm elections. Trump himself has acknowledged the challenges, but he has shifted blame away from his leadership.#donald_trump #reuters_ipsos #economist_yougov #punchbowl_news #marquette_law_school
