Liberal Forum

President Donald Trump is polling at or near a net negative 50 points primarily among Independent voters and on his handling of specific domestic issues like inflation and the cost of living.While his national overall net approval rating sits around -20 points, the -50 point threshold appears in the following breakdowns:1. Independent VotersThe Deficit: According to data analyzed by CNN's data unit, Trump’s support among independent voters reached a historic low, collapsing to a net negative 47 points.The Breakdown: In these trackers, only about 26% of Independents approve of his job performance, while roughly 73% disapprove. This represents a massive shift from the positive margins he held with swing voters during his 2024 campaign.2. Economic Issues (Cost of Living & Inflation)The Deficit: In targeted economic polling trackers, Trump's net approval on inflation and daily expenses has hovered near the -43 to -50 point margin.The Breakdown: For example, data from the Big Data Poll shows that on the specific issue of the cost of living, only 29% of voters approve of his handling compared to 66.5% who disapprove—a steep -37.5 point net deficit that stretches even lower in specific battleground sub-demographics.3. Young Voters (Ages 23–34)The Deficit: Trump is also facing deficits near or exceeding 50 points among young Americans.The Breakdown: The Yale Youth Poll highlights that disapproval among voters aged 23–29 sits at 72% (a -44 net deficit), while disapproval among those aged 30–34 hits 75% (a -50 point net deficit), representing his weakest generational cohort.