President Trump’s approval rating among women has dropped to 34 percent, the lowest level since the start of his second term. This is according to a new Economist/YouGov poll conducted between July 4 and 7 among a sample of 1,528 U.S. adult citizens, with a margin of error of 4 percent.
The previous week the consensus stood at 38 percent. The decline among female voters worries Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, given the strategic weight of this electoral segment. In contrast, support among men remains stable at 50 percent. At the time of his inauguration, Trump enjoyed 43 percent approval among women.
According to experts, the figure is relevant because the decline in female support could pose a significant political challenge for Trump. Women have long played a crucial role as a swing bloc in U.S. elections, and a slide in this electoral range could undermine Republican prospects for both the White House and Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. The president’s approval rating among women had never fallen below 35 percent.
The Wall Street Journal points out that the decline in support among women is part of a broader trend of disaffection that also affects other segments of the electorate, including low-income workers, young people and minority communities. The economic issue remains a major concern.
Trump has often highlighted polls favorable to him during press conferences and campaign rallies. However, these new results could limit his political influence in an already highly polarized climate.
