President Donald Trump’s approval rating among men has fallen to its lowest level in four months, according to a new Economist/YouGov survey released Tuesday.
The poll, conducted February 6–9 among 1,730 U.S. adults (margin of error 3.1 points), puts Trump’s approval with men at 42%. Overall, he registers 37% approval and 56% disapproval.
The drop is notable compared with the prior Economist/YouGov wave (January 30–February 2), when Trump’s approval among men measured 47%. Earlier January polling showed his approval with men around 43%, and the last time it reached 42% was in the October 10–13 wave.
On key issues, the same survey shows Trump at 34% approval / 57% disapproval on the economy, and 40% approval / 53% disapproval on immigration.
Commentary around the results varied. Columbia University professor Robert Y. Shapiro said the ratings could be “alarming” for Republicans, arguing that disruptions tied to immigration enforcement and persistent economic dissatisfaction may be weighing on support. Trump, meanwhile, criticized polling in a lengthy Truth Social post last month, calling some surveys “fake” and “fraudulent.” CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten also pointed to weak economic numbers, writing that Trump’s economic standing is substantially worse than at the same point in his first term and far worse among independents.
More polling in the coming weeks will help clarify whether the dip among men is a temporary fluctuation or a sustained trend.
