President Donald Trump is facing the worst polling numbers of his second term, with his net approval rating sinking dramatically into negative double-digit territory across multiple recent surveys. CNN's chief data analyst Harry Enten revealed these concerning figures during a Friday analysis, describing the situation as "truly bad" for the Republican leader.
Polling Numbers Paint Grim Picture
According to Enten's examination of November polling data, Trump's net approval rating - calculated by subtracting disapproval percentage from approval percentage - ranges between -14 and -26 points across various surveys. The analyst didn't mince words when describing these results, calling them "atrocious" and suggesting this represents "probably the worst 10-day period for the president in the polls his entire second term."
"When your best poll has you still 14 points underwater, you know it's truly bad, and it's as bad as 26 points underwater," Enten stated. He emphasized the severity by adding, "We're talking about an average well, well, well underwater with the deep blue sea swimming with the fishes."
Independents Driving the Decline
The analysis points to independent voters as the primary force behind these declining numbers. Enten's data shows Trump's net approval with independents has experienced a stunning collapse, dropping from -4 points in January to -43 points currently based on poll aggregates.
"When you have 43 points underwater with independents, you know you're doing terribly. You can't win with this," Enten warned. This dramatic shift among unaffiliated voters represents one of the most significant changes in political sentiment measured in recent months.
Economic and Electoral Consequences
The polling decline extends to specific policy areas, with Trump's net approval on inflation showing particular weakness. The president's rating on this critical economic issue has fallen from +3 points in January to -34 points now, representing what Enten called "a 37 move in the wrong, wrong direction."
Enten connected these polling trends directly to potential electoral outcomes, suggesting that if these numbers persist until next year's midterm elections, Republicans could face significant losses. "Wave, 'Adios, amigos. Goodbye. See you later,' to that House Republican majority and that Senate Republican majority very much in danger as well," he predicted.
The analyst had recently highlighted how Trump's handling of both the economy and the Epstein files contributed to his declining poll numbers, with the latest data confirming these trends have accelerated significantly throughout November.
