President Trump’s approval rating has hit its lowest point of his career, at 33 percent, according to a fresh Reuters/Ipsos survey. This is the third time this specific result has appeared in recent polling, and it highlights a difficult stretch for the administration as it navigates significant public dissatisfaction. The data reveals that 63 percent of respondents now disapprove of the president, which is a slight 2-point dip from the highest disapproval rating recorded during his second term. Even with that minor shift, the overall sentiment remains clearly negative for the White House. When you look at the specific issues driving these numbers, the cost of living stands out as a massive headache for the president. A staggering 71 percent of those surveyed said they do not approve of how he is handling the economy. Only 22 percent of respondents expressed approval regarding his management of the cost of living. 47 percent of people indicated that this will be the most important factor when they head to the polls in November. The poll shows that registered Democrats are currently more likely to show up to vote 46 percent of registered Democrats described themselves as “very enthusiastic” about voting in November. That is a noticeable gap compared to the 31 percent of Republicans who reported the same level of excitement. Independents are also leaning toward the opposition, as 36 percent said they would vote for Democrats if the election were held today, while only 22 percent favored Republicans. IPSOS/REUTERS NATIONAL POLL Pres. Trump Approve: 33% (=)Disapprove: 63% (-2)——Generic Ballot (RV) Democrats: 43% (+2) Republicans: 38% (+3)8/28-31 | 1,167 A (924 RV)https://t.co/l3YQPzfm2K— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) August 31, 2026 The broader trend has been consistently tough for the president throughout the summer. The Decision Desk HQ approval average for the president dropped to 38.6 percent on Tuesday, which marks a 1.5-point decline from the previous week. Other data paints an even starker picture, such as a recent University of Massachusetts Amherst poll. That survey of 1,000 respondents found that only 32 percent approve of his job performance, while 64 percent disapprove. Within that disapproval group, 54 percent said they strongly disapprove, which shows a deep level of frustration among a large portion of the public. When the White House was asked to comment on these figures last week, an official pointed to a post on Truth Social. In that post, the president characterized these findings as “Demoralization Operations” intended to discourage his supporters from turning out to vote. He claimed that real polls show him with stronger numbers, although he did not provide any specific data or sources to back up that assertion. The Reuters/Ipsos survey was conducted from August 28 to August 31, and it included 1,167 respondents. It carries a margin of error of 3 percentage points.