President Donald Trump's net approval rating recently reached -6 percent, the highest level recorded in nearly five months. This shift, captured in a July survey , occurs as the administration navigates economic instability and a prolonged foreign conflict.
The -6 percent net approval mark in the RMG Research Poll
According to the report, the RMG Research Poll conducted between July 13 and July 21 found that President Donald Trump maintains a 46 percent approval rating against a 52 percent disapproval rating. This represents a modest recovery in public sentiment, marking the best reading for the president since the pollster's survey from late February to early March.
However, this uptick in general approval has not translated into confidence regarding the president's economic management. the report indicates that voters remain deeply dissatisfied with the administration's handling of inflation and the broader economy, which continue to be primary concerns for the American electorate.
Gas prices above $4 and the risk of new import tariffs
Financial strain on U.S. households has intensified as national average gas prices have climbed above $4 per gallon. This economic pressure is compounded by the White House's recent decision to implement new tariffs on imports from dozens of countries. While White House spokesman Davis Ingle told Newsweek that President Donald Trump is working tirelessly to cool inflation and increase housing affordability,critics argue these trade barriers may actually drive consumer prices higher.
The strategic risk of these moves was highlighted by David Axelrod, a former adviser to President Barack Obama. Axelrod warned on X that the war in Iran and the imposition of tariffs are the two most politically expensive decisions President Donald Trump has made ,suggesting that Republican candidates may suffer the consequences during the November midterm elections.
The five-month war with Iran and national security polls
The ongoing conflict with Iran, now approaching the five-month mark,remains a central pillar of the administration's foreign policy and a focal point for public attention. As reported by Newsweek, polling expert Nate Silver noted that while international crises can sometimes bolster a president's standing, current polling regarding the Iran conflict remains negative.
This geopolitical tension arrives at a critical juncture as both major political parties prepare for the November midterms . The intersection of national security anxiety and domestic affordability creates a volatile environment where a single escalation in the Middle East or a spike in consumer costs could quickly erase any marginal gains in approval.
The gap between RMG and the 30 percent American Research Group figure
A significant discrepancy exists between different polling agencies,raising questions about the actual stability of President Donald Trump's support. While the RMG Research Poll shows 46 percent approval, an American Research Group poll conducted from July 16 to July 20 found approval at just 30 percent, with 67 percent disapproval.
Other data points further illustrate this variance: a Fox News Poll from July 17 to July 20 placed approval at 39 percent, while an Economist/YouGov survey from the same period recorded it at 36 percent. This wide range of data leaves several points unverified, most notably which specific demographics are driving the RMG Research uptick and exactly which "dozens of countries" are targeted by the latest tariffs.
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