August 9th 2025.
According to the latest polling data from The Economist/YouGov, it seems that Black voters are not too pleased with the current performance of President Donald Trump. This sentiment echoes the widespread criticism that his administration has faced in its efforts to undo decades of progress in civil rights.
As reported by Newsweek, although Trump managed to secure 16% of the Black vote in the 2024 election, the majority of Black voters remain deeply dissatisfied with his leadership. In fact, his approval rating has plummeted by 25 points since the last poll conducted by The Economist/YouGov back in May.
In the most recent survey, only 11% of Black Americans expressed approval of Trump's actions, while a staggering 84% disapproved, resulting in a dismal approval rating of -73 within this demographic. Craig Agranoff, an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University and a political analyst, shared with the outlet that this decline in Black public opinion towards Trump is likely due to increasing economic discontent and a belief that his policies do not address their concerns.
Agranoff further explained, "The surveys reveal that fewer Black voters are satisfied with Trump's handling of job and economic matters, indicating that they may be feeling the effects of inflation and other economic pressures more acutely than other groups. Additionally, his stance on immigration and focus on law enforcement may also be alienating Black voters who view these policies as threats to their civil rights and opportunities. This reflects a wider pattern where this group tends to react negatively towards policies that exacerbate social and economic challenges."
Similarly, Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, suggested to Newsweek that Black voters likely disagree with Trump's policies. However, it is not only Black support that is crucial in a presidential election. According to polling data from UMass Amherst, Trump's overall approval rating is currently at a historically low -20.
Tatishe Nteta, provost professor of political science at UMass Amherst and director of the poll, commented on the findings, "Six months into his second term as president, Donald Trump seems to be facing significant backlash from the American public. His approval ratings, which were already low for a newly elected president, continue to decline with nearly 6-in-10 Americans expressing disapproval of his performance in office."
Nteta added, "While Trump remains popular among Republicans and conservatives, his time in office is viewed more negatively across genders, generations, classes, and races, with majorities of each of these groups disapproving of his performance. With over three years left in his administration, there is still time for him to turn things around and fulfill the promises that helped him secure the presidency. However, it is clear that he is not off to the start that he or his supporters had envisioned."
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