Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Erodes With Male Voters Before Midterms
Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating among men dropped by eight points to a net negative 19, according to a recent Economist/YouGov poll. This decline could be significant for Republicans because male voters, especially younger and less-educated men, have been a key part of Trump's support base.Key Facts
- The latest poll was conducted from October 10 to 12 with 1,403 registered voters.
- 40% of men approved of President Trump’s performance, while 59% disapproved.
- Trump’s net approval among men fell by eight points from a negative 11 in early October to negative 19 now.
- Previous polls from September to early October showed more stable approval ratings around 42-44% with no consistent downward trend.
- The margin of error for the poll is about ±3.5 percentage points, so small changes could vary.
- Political experts say this drop may signal weakening male support, important because men have traditionally supported Trump strongly.
- Male voter support is important for Republican candidates to win and turn out voters in the 2024 midterm elections.
- The White House described Trump as a strong leader focused on keeping Republican majorities in Congress.
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