Trump's Initial Support Wanes as Market Volatility and Polls Signal Shift

According to an average of national polls, 47.9% of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump, while 47.6% approve, representing his first negative approval rating since taking office, as reported by FiveThirtyEight.com. The Ipsos/Reuters poll indicates a disapproval rating of 51% for Trump, with approval at 44%, resulting in a negative gap of 7 points. Emerson College's poll shows a 48% approval rate for Trump and a 43% disapproval rate, with primary concerns revolving around the economy at 41%. Pollster Harry Enten characterized Trump's overall net approval as 'historically awful', highlighting sustained negative ratings for both him and former President Joe Biden throughout their respective tenures.