President Donald Trump 's approval rating among Black voters has dropped sharply in recent months, according to the latest The Economist/YouGov poll.

Why It Matters

Several recent polls have found Trump's net approval rating is underwater , with voters expressing discontent on issues from the economy to immigration.

The 2024 election saw Trump pick up a significant share of Black voters—securing 16 percent—and any erosion in support could be problematic for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

What To Know

Trump's net approval rating among Black voters has dropped by 25 points since May, according to The Economist/YouGov polls.

The most recent poll, conducted between August 1 and 4 among 1,702 U.S. adults, found just 11 percent of Black respondents approve of Trump'

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