Trump Loses More Support?

A new Gallup poll shows a modest dip in President Donald Trump’s approval rating, with independent voters showing the sharpest decline — but Republicans remain overwhelmingly loyal as the 2026 election cycle heats up.

According to the survey, 37% of U.S. adults approve of President Trump’s performance, down slightly from 40% in June and 44% in April. It marks the lowest point of his second term so far — a shift that comes as the president aggressively advances his America First agenda, including a landmark tax and spending package.

The real movement came from independent voters, only 29% of whom now approve of Trump’s job performance. That’s a 7-point slide since last month and a 17-point drop since January. While the president began his term with a 46% approval rating among independents, that number has steadily declined in recent months.

But among Republican voters, confidence in President Trump is as strong as ever: a commanding 89% of GOP voters approve of his leadership — a number that has barely budged since he returned to the Oval Office.

Democratic support remains practically nonexistent, with just 2% approving — consistent with their hostile posture since Day One of Trump’s presidency.

Favorability ratings followed a similar trend. Today, 41% of adults hold a favorable opinion of the president, down from 48% in January. Among independents, favorable views of Trump dropped from 47% to 34%, a signal that the White House may need to reengage that key bloc ahead of 2026.

The Gallup poll was conducted July 7–21, surveying 1,002 U.S. adults. The margin of error is ±4 percentage points, and the results came at a politically significant moment.

The polling window began the same day Trump signed his signature tax and spending legislation, a key win that delivers on core conservative priorities. It also coincided with growing backlash over the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein scandal. On July 7, the DOJ released a controversial memo stating it found “no evidence” of a client list — a decision that sparked outrage among Republicans demanding transparency.

The president’s numbers may reflect public frustration with these developments, but with strong Republican backing and a mobilized base, Trump remains a powerful force heading into 2026.