Trump's approval rating drops to 48 percent

Donald Trump's approval and disapproval ratings are both at 48 percent, according to a Newsweek average of recent polls. This marks a decline in his approval, attributed to dissatisfaction with his economic policies. Recent polls show Trump's approval rating has dropped, with one Emerson College survey indicating 47 percent approval, down from earlier figures. His handling of the economy and foreign policy received significant disapproval, with many respondents unhappy about tariffs. In comparison to Joe Biden, Trump's current approval rating is lower than Biden's at the same point in his presidency. Trump's approval is also down from his first term, where he had a 49 percent approval rating shortly after taking office.