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Trump’s Support Shrinks to a Small Fraction
USA, Washington, D.C.Friday, July 17, 2026
A recent poll from the Washington Post and Ipsos shows that only 15 % of Americans strongly approve of former President Donald Trump, a record low for the survey.
This figure translates to less than one in six people, and it follows a trend seen in several other reputable polls:
| Source | Approval % |
|---|---|
| Quinnipiac University (registered voters) | 27 % |
| NPR‑PBS‑Marist | 21–24 % |
| Fox News | 20–22 % |
| AP‑NORC | 18–19 % |
| Marquette Law School | 15–16 % |
| Reuters‑Ipsos | 14–17 % |
The lowest figures are comparable to the early approval rates of President Joe Biden, who hovered around 11‑12 % later in his term. Even Barack Obama’s lowest approval dipped only once into the teens, and George W. Bush saw similar lows later in his presidency.
Implications
- Trump’s influence is not as vast or unwavering as once thought.
- While he can still win primaries with highly motivated voters, the broader American public rarely endorses his agenda.
- Polls indicate growing Republican disapproval of Trump’s policies and a decline in support among white working‑class voters.
- Overall, the percentage of Americans who truly back Trump’s actions is shrinking to a very small portion of the electorate.
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