Trump’s Approval Drops to 34%, Trust in Promises Hits New Low

*TL;DR: President Trump’s approval rating has slipped to 34%, the lowest point of his second term, while confidence that he keeps his promises has fallen to 38%.

Context A Pew Research Center survey of 5,103 U.S. adults conducted April 20‑26 shows a steady erosion of support for President Donald Trump. The poll follows a series of declines recorded since his 2024 reelection, reflecting shifting public sentiment across party lines.

Key Facts - Overall job approval stands at 34%, the lowest level recorded in his second term. - Only 38% of Americans say Trump “keeps his promises,” down from 43% in August and 51% shortly after the November 2024 election. - Half of respondents oppose naming government buildings after Trump while he remains in office. - Confidence in Trump’s decision‑making on immigration has dropped to 41%, and confidence in his use of military force is at 38%. - Economic policy confidence remains relatively stable at 42%. - Among Republicans and Republican‑leaning independents, approval of Trump’s job performance is 68%, down from 73% in January, and 70% say he keeps his promises, a 14‑point fall since November 2024. - Democratic respondents continue to disapprove at near‑universal levels, with only 5% offering approval. - Within Trump’s 2024 voter base, approval has slipped to 78% overall, with younger voters (under 35) at 57% and Hispanic supporters at 66%.

What It Means The data suggest a broad-based decline in both partisan and independent support for Trump’s leadership. The drop in perceived promise‑keeping may constrain his ability to rally legislative backing for future initiatives. Opposition to naming public structures after him indicates growing resistance to symbolic honors, even among some of his base. As the administration approaches the mid‑term election cycle, the trends point to heightened challenges in maintaining coalition cohesion and public trust.

Looking ahead, watch how these approval shifts influence Republican strategy in upcoming primaries and the administration’s policy agenda.