Trump Approval Falls to 44% Among Least‑Educated Voters in December Poll
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December 15‑16 Survey Shows 44% Approval Quantus Insights surveyed 1,200 adults on December 15‑16, finding 44% of respondents approve of Donald Trump’s job performance while 53% disapprove; the November poll recorded 43% approval/55% disapproval and the October poll 47%/51% [1]. The modest rise from November to December masks an overall downward trajectory since the start of the year. These figures reflect a continued erosion of support across the electorate.
Non‑College Voters Exhibit Sharpest Decline Among voters with only a high‑school diploma or less, approval slipped to 46% with 49% disapproving and 5% undecided, compared with October’s 50% approval and 47% disapproval [1]. This subgroup’s shift is steeper than that of college‑educated voters, who remained relatively stable. The data suggest growing dissatisfaction among working‑class constituencies traditionally favorable to Trump.
Trump Counters with Optimistic Economic Claims In a December 11 Truth Social post, Trump asserted that inflation had improved, consumer prices were falling, the stock market reached an all‑time high, and tariffs were generating “hundreds of billions” in revenue [1]. White House spokesman Kush Desai responded to the poll by emphasizing that inflation has cooled to a 2.5% annual rate and that supply‑side policies will continue to lower prices and raise real wages [1]. The administration’s narrative directly challenges the poll’s implication of economic discontent.
Democrats View Shift as Midterm Opportunity Political analysts interpret the approval dip as a potential opening for Democrats to reclaim working‑class voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections [1]. The decline coincides with broader concerns about affordability and economic stability among lower‑income Americans. Party strategists are likely to target messaging on inflation and cost‑of‑living issues to capitalize on the trend.
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Timeline
Sep 2025 – Quantus Insights reports suburban net approval at –3 points (47 % approve, 50 % disapprove), marking the first dip in suburban sentiment since Trump’s return to office. [2]
Oct 2025 – Non‑college‑educated voters show 50 % approval and 47 % disapproval, while overall Trump approval stands at 47 % approve and 51 % disapprove, indicating modest support among the working class. [1]
Nov 2025 – Suburban net approval falls to –12 points (43 % approve, 55 % disapprove) and national net approval sits at –8 points (44 % approve, 55 % disapprove), reflecting growing economic concerns. [2]
Nov 2025 – Trump posts on Truth Social that “Fake Polls” are “slanted by the Radical Left Media,” dismissing unfavorable survey results. [2]
Dec 11, 2025 – Trump tweets on Truth Social that inflation has improved, prices are falling, the stock market hit an all‑time high, and tariffs generate “hundreds of billions” in revenue, portraying a strengthened economy. [1]
Dec 15‑16, 2025 – Quantus Insights poll finds 44 % approve and 53 % disapprove of Trump’s performance; among voters with a high‑school diploma or less, approval is 46 % and disapproval 49 %, down from October’s 50 %/47 %. [1]
Dec 2025 – Suburban net approval slides to –16 points (41 % approve, 57 % disapprove), the lowest recorded for Trump’s second term. [2]
Dec 2025 – An Economist/YouGov poll records 39 % approve and 58 % disapprove, a net –19 rating, the lowest since Trump returned to office in January 2025. [2]
Dec 2025 – I&I/TIPP poll shows national net approval improving slightly to –3 points (44 % approve, 47 % disapprove). [2]
Dec 2025 – White House spokesman Kush Desai tells Newsweek inflation has cooled to a 2.5 % annual rate and that supply‑side policies will keep inflation falling and real wages rising. [1]
Dec 2025 – Heath Brown says suburban voters worry about rising prices, school quality, water safety, and health‑care costs, while Thomas Whalen links the approval drop to inflation, tariffs, and cuts to social programs. [2]
Dec 2025 – Democrats see an opening to win back working‑class voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, citing the shift in Trump’s standing. [1]
2026 (midterms) – Anticipated congressional elections where Democrats aim to capitalize on the declining support for Trump among key voter groups. [1]