The poll numbers didn’t enter the public conversation through any official release.
Instead, just hours before CNN published its findings, an abbreviated version surfaced briefly in a small, unverified political channel on Telegram.
It appeared with a cryptic warning: “The quarterly data is worse than this — November will show the real hit.” Within minutes the post disappeared, but by then whispers had started that the approval figures were only the surface of a much larger political adjustment happening out of public view.
New national polling shows a meaningful slip in public confidence in President Donald Trump, despite his insistence that his second term is running smoothly.
The latest CNN/SSRS survey — conducted October 27–30 among 1,245 adults — sets Trump’s approval at 37%. That marks a sharp drop from 47% in February and edges him close to one of the lowest points of his presidency. Meanwhile, 63% now say they disapprove of his overall performance, indicating a solid majority of Americans expressing dissatisfaction.
Views of the country’s direction are equally grim. Sixty-eight percent of respondents believe the nation is doing “pretty badly” or “very badly,” with many pointing to rising prices, economic uncertainty, and escalating household expenses. Nearly half (47%) identify the economy and cost of living as the most pressing national issue. Another 26% name the state of American democracy, while only 10% list immigration as their top concern — a notable contrast to Trump’s emphasis on the topic.
A significant portion of those surveyed see the president’s decisions as contributing to current difficulties. Sixty-one percent say his policies have made economic conditions worse, and 56% feel his leadership has damaged the country’s global standing. Concerns over presidential power have grown too: 61% believe Trump has exceeded reasonable limits of authority. These views appear to be shaping voting intentions ahead of the midterms, with 41% saying their vote will be aimed at rejecting Trump, compared to 21% who see their vote as an endorsement.
Trump dismissed the findings outright, labeling them “Fake Polls” on Truth Social and insisting that public support for his administration is strong. Whether opinion can shift in his favor will depend on economic change, political developments, and the energy leading into the midterm season.
✅ Conclusion
The newest data highlights a widening divide between the White House’s confidence and the public’s growing unease. Many Americans feel the weight of economic stress, political tension, and diminished global influence more sharply than campaign messaging acknowledges. While public opinion is never static, the path ahead suggests one reality: any administration’s resilience is ultimately tested not in speeches or social-media posts, but in the daily concerns of voters — and the decisions they carry with them into the voting booth.