Opinion Today
December 17, 2025
Trump’s approval rating slips to 39%, economy weighs, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Jason Lange, Reuters President Donald Trump’s approval rating slipped in recent days to nearly its lowest level of his current term as voters from his Republican Party soured on his handling of the economy, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The three-day survey, which concluded on Sunday, showed 39% of U.S. adults approve of Trump’s job performance. Just 33% of U.S. adults said they approved of how Trump was handling the U.S. economy, the president’s lowest rating on the matter this year.
Few Americans want Donald Trump to attempt to serve a second term Taylor Orth and David Montgomery, YouGov Donald Trump’s job performance is up slightly this week, though more continue to disapprove than approve of his handling of the presidency. Many Americans describe Trump as bold, but also as dangerous and corrupt. Americans are split on whether Trump is too old to be president, but regardless of his age, very few are in favor of him seeking to serve a third term.
More Americans oppose than support a proposal to increase vetting procedures for U.S. tourists Taylor Orth, YouGov Somewhat more Americans prefer for legal immigration to be reduced than increased, but when it comes to people who are already in the country illegally, slightly more Americans are in favor of letting them stay than requiring them to leave. A new proposal to dramatically increase vetting procedures for tourists receives more opposition than support.
Negative views of the economy abound, but many are hopeful for their own finances David Montgomery, YouGov While many Americans still hold negative views about the U.S. economy, a declining share are pessimistic about their own finances.
Majority plan to spend less on holiday gifts this year amid broader economic concerns Ben Kamisar, NBC News That includes two-thirds of those with household incomes under $50,000, according to the latest NBC News Decision Desk Poll. Ipsos Predictions Survey 2026 Ipsos The Ipsos Predictions Survey 2026 finds 71%, on average across 30 countries, think things will look up next year but people are split on whether the worldwide economy will be stronger (49%) or not (51%).
December 2025 Verified Voter Omnibus Echelon Insights • Donald Trump’s job approval stands at 45% approve, 55% disapprove • Democrats lead on the 2026 generic congressional ballot, 48-45 • 74% say only a decline in prices would convince them that inflation and costs are no longer a problem • Voters trust the Democratic Party more on reducing the prices of housing, groceries, healthcare, college, and costs generally; they trust the Republican Party more on reducing the price of gas; and they are split on who they trust on energy
