Trump disapproval hits 61%. Where Tennessee voters stand now – The Tennessean
For the third time this year, another poll has shown that President Donald Trump’s approval rating has hit a new term-low.
A record-high 61% of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s time in office, according to a June 2 Economist/YouGov poll, marking his lowest net job approval at -26. Additionally, 71% of Independents express disapproval, the highest rate observed during either of Trump’s terms.
Trump’s disapproval rating in the latest Economist/YouGov poll stands at 59%, consistent with similar metrics from the previous week. Additionally, 63% of Americans believe the economy is worsening, while only 13% feel it is improving.
The same poll found that 32% of Americans view inflation/prices as their top issue, the highest in Economist/YouGov Polls, surpassing concerns about jobs and the economy (15%), health care (10%), civil rights (6%), taxes and government spending (6%), and immigration (6%).
Here is what the recent polls show about the president’s approval rating.
Most recent Trump approval rating according to Pollster Nate Silver’s “Silver Bulletin” newsletter (June 4, 2026):
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest from The Economist (June 4, 2026):
Most recent Trump approval rating according to Civiqs poll (June 4, 2026):
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Rasmussen poll (June 3, 2026):
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest New York Times poll (June 3, 2026):
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest from Reuters/Ipsos poll (May 18, 2026):
Civiqs polls, last updated June 4, indicates Trump has been losing his footing in Tennessee.
His overall net approval, the difference between approval and disapproval ratings, is 4% in early June, down from 7% in early May. Most recently, 49% of Tennessee residents approve of his performance, 45% disapprove, and 6% are neutral.
Trump’s net approval in Tennessee began at 24% when he took office, declined to 7% by late 2025, and has not risen above 5% since May 5. During his first term, he started with a 17% net rating and ended with an 11% rating.
The polling numbers for Tennessee were also broken down by age, education, gender, race and party.
Jordan Green covers trending news for The Commercial Appeal and Tennessee. She can be reached at jordan.green@commercialappeal.com.
