Big worry for the President: Trump slips in popularity — Biden and Hillary now beat him in latest YouGov poll
Donald Trump
is losing popularity to Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton. The results highlight Donald Trump's growing challenges as he enters a turbulent election season.
Who's beating Donald Trump in popularity?
Despite being the sitting president, Donald Trump ranks only 17th, while Biden and Clinton are 9th and 6th, respectively.
A recent YouGov survey of the most popular politicians in the second quarter of 2025 shows that President Donald Trump is now less popular than former President Joe Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as per a report by Newsweek.
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According to the Q2 rankings, Trump is ranked 17th in terms of popularity, with 37% of adults favoring the president. At 38 percent, Vice President JD Vance is ranked 14th on the list, higher than Trump.
Joe Biden is ranked ninth with 42 percent, and Hillary Clinton is sixth with 47 percent. Number one was former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away in December 2024. Former President Barack Obama came in at number two, and former Vice President Kamala Harris came in at number four.
Democrats make up the majority of those on YouGov's list. There are four Republicans in the top 20, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio at number 20 and former President George W. Bush at number 11. Third is former California Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who supported Harris in 2024.
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, who is ranked number 15 with 38 percent, and New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who is ranked number 18 with 36 percent, are two notable Democrats in the top 20. Independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont is ranked fifth with 50% of the vote.
The data is "weighted to be nationally representative," according to the YouGov Ratings website, and the sample selected reflects "demographics of the US."
According to the YouGov ranking, Trump is the least popular president in office right now. In contrast, a July Quantus Insights study ranked him as the second most popular American president of the twenty-first century, after Barack Obama.
What's hurting Donald Trump's approval?
The enactment of the "big, beautiful bill" and his tariff policy are just two of the president's many initiatives that have caused division among voters.
FAQs
Is Donald Trump currently less popular than Biden and Hillary?
Yes. According to a YouGov Q2 poll, Trump is ranked 17th, trailing Hillary (6th) and Biden (9th).
Why is Donald Trump's popularity declining?
According to experts, his recent controversial policies and position as the sitting president under constant scrutiny are lowering his numbers.
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