Donald Trump’s political footing is looking shakier than it has in years, with new polling showing his approval ratings tanking across every major issue — and now, even among the voters who helped put him back in the White House.
“We’re talking about 181 days in a row in which Donald Trump has been underwater, swimming with the fishes,” CNN’s Harry Enten said on Monday. “There is no good data for Donald Trump when looking at the aggregate and looking overall; he has been negative for a very long period of time, the vast majority of his second presidency.”
Enten’s breakdown is brutal: Trump has been in net-negative territory on every issue — including the ones that used to be his bread and butter. Approval on trade is at negative 17. On the economy, negative 14. Foreign policy? Negative 12. Immigration? Negative three. Crime? Negative two.
“Sometimes we lose the forest for the trees, but I want to look at the forest, and it is one ugly-duckling forest for Donald Trump,” Enten said. “No wonder Donald Trump’s in trouble.”
But here’s the real headline: the erosion isn’t just happening among independents or Democrats. Trump is now losing ground with his own base — especially young voters and Hispanics, two groups he made surprising gains with in recent years.
Among 19–29 year olds, Trump’s favorability has plummeted 32 points since February — going from a narrow +2 to a devastating -30. Among Hispanic voters, he’s seen an equally dramatic drop, falling from -2 to -34 in just a few months.
That’s not just a dip. That’s a full-blown nosedive.
Still, a new Morning Consult poll shows Trump’s overall approval hanging on at 46 percent. It’s a reminder that despite the ugly numbers on specific issues, nearly half the country still supports him in general terms. And that’s a warning sign for Democrats: Trump’s floor remains stubbornly solid.
Even with Trump hemorrhaging support on key issues, the GOP remains poised to make gains in the House thanks to redistricting. Democrats might hold a narrow lead now, but they can’t afford to coast.
Resistance to Trump isn’t enough anymore.
Many Democratic campaigns since 2016 have run on opposing Trump — and while that strategy energizes parts of the base, it hasn’t always translated into long-term wins. The anti-Trump message may fire people up, but it doesn’t tell voters what Democrats will do — especially on things like inflation, crime, or border policy.
Some eyes are now turning to California Governor Gavin Newsom, who’s positioned himself as one of the few Democrats willing to go head-to-head with Republicans on their turf. He’s debated Ron DeSantis, invited conservative commentators onto his podcast, and is pushing a redistricting plan to block Republican gerrymanders.
But that’s just one piece of the puzzle. Democrats need more than counterpunchers — they need builders. Voters are demanding practical solutions. They want balance on immigration — strong borders and real pathways to citizenship. They want safety without over-policing. They want economic policy that protects essential programs and addresses spending.
Trump’s freefall in the polls is real — and for Democrats, it presents a rare opening.
Watch the CNN report below.
