Trump Economic Approval Hits Career Low of 31%; Overall Rating Remains Near Historic Lows

New polling released around April 17-18, 2026 shows Trump's approval rating on the economy fell to a career low of 31% (CNN), with economic net approval at -22 and inflation approval at -34. His overall approval rating stands at 35% in CNN polling (one point off his all-time low). Quinnipiac showed 38% approving and 56% disapproving. The Silver Bulletin aggregate put Trump's net approval at -16.6, approximately unchanged from the -16.3 recorded when the Iran ceasefire began. However, his approval among Republicans improved to 81%, up from 72% in March, suggesting the GOP base consolidation continues even as the broader electorate grows more disapproving of his handling of the Iran conflict and the economy.