Donald Trump's approval falls to 46% as swing voters drift away

A new CBS News poll shows President Donald Trump's overall approval rating has dropped to 46%, down from a peak of 68% in early 2025. The decline is evident across his traditional base of non‑college‑educated White voters and extends to broader swing constituencies that helped secure his 2024 victory.

Despite the overall slide, some swing voters remain fiercely supportive. NPR interviewed a Black truck driver, Gerald, who gave Trump an “A++” for job performance and said his support grew after learning more about history through his children. The contrasting trends highlight a fragmented electorate as the president heads into the next election cycle.