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President Trump on May 15, 2026 in Beijing, China. Photo: Evan Vucci-Pool/Getty Images.

President Trump's approval rating fell to a new second-term low in polling released Monday.

Why it matters: Economic discontent drove Trump's re-election, but his failure to temper inflation and the fallout of the Iran war have turned voters against him.