Trump Approval Sinks Amid Public Disapproval, Homicide Rates Decline
President faces significant public backlash over policies and conduct as crime figures show a marked reduction.
Carla Rooney
President Donald Trump faces a net approval rating of negative 24%, with a majority of Americans describing him as 'dangerous' and 'corrupt' in a recent YouGov poll.
A YouGov poll reveals 49% of Americans label Donald Trump 'corrupt'; 45% consider him both 'racist' and 'out-of-touch,' reflecting widespread dissatisfaction across critical policy areas.
Specifically, 54% of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump's handling of immigration, with an identical 54% rejecting his approach to race relations, underscoring persistent public discontent.
On crime, 49% of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump's performance, while 41% approve; these figures emerge despite a notable decrease in homicides across major U.S. cities.
Homicides fell by over 20% in 2025, building on reductions observed in 2023 and 2024, marking a significant trend in public safety.
President Donald Trump attributes this decline directly to his administration, stating that under Todd Blanche's leadership at the Department of Justice, murder rates reached their lowest level since 1900.
Murder rates reached their lowest level since 1900.
Trump further claimed the nation just saw the biggest one-year drop in recorded history, urging the Senate to confirm Todd Blanche as US Attorney General, emphasizing the perceived success.
Crime analysts confirm the current murder rate stands at its lowest point in at least 65 years, utilizing a consistent, apples-to-apples dataset for this definitive assessment.
The FBI standardized crime data in 1960, making comparisons to pre-1960 rates challenging; inconsistent reporting methods prior to this standardization complicate historical analysis.
Historically, the party occupying the White House typically loses seats in Congress during midterm elections, a trend that could significantly impact the Republican Party's legislative power.
Democrats currently hold an average four-point lead on a generic House ballot, setting the stage for future political battles and potential shifts in congressional control.
Donald Trump's second term has been marked by several controversies; a broken election promise regarding the slow release of the Epstein files fueled public skepticism and criticism.
His administration's immigration crackdown sanctioned and shielded tactics critics describe as clumsy and often deadly, with ICE agents employing these methods, drawing significant scrutiny.
An unpopular war with Iran caused living costs to soar, not just in America, but worldwide, adding to public discontent and intensifying stakeholder concerns across the globe.
An unpopular war with Iran caused living costs to soar, not just in America, but worldwide, adding to public discontent and intensifying stakeholder concerns across the globe.
While Republican voters tend to use more favorable terms to describe Donald Trump, Democratic voters consistently lean towards unflattering descriptions, underscoring the deeply polarized political climate.
The YouGov poll also indicated 45% of Americans described Donald Trump as 'honest,' additionally, 40% found him 'inspiring,' and 38% considered him 'intelligent,' showcasing a divided public perception.
The confluence of declining crime rates and persistent public disapproval presents a paradox for the administration; President Donald Trump touts crime reduction while facing widespread criticism on other fronts.