President Trump’s approval ratings have taken a significant hit following the widespread “No Kings” protests across the nation. Recent polls from multiple sources show a downward trend in his favorability, with an average net approval rating of -6 points according to Newsweek’s tracker. Did the nationwide protests overshadow the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and Trump’s 79th birthday?
Trump’s Approval Ratings Show Concerning Decline
President Trump’s approval ratings have reached their lowest point since early May, with multiple polls showing more Americans disapprove than approve of his performance. Recent data reveals a clear pattern: a Morning Consult poll shows 47% favorable and 51% unfavorable, while Quinnipiac University’s numbers are even more concerning at 38% favorable and 54% unfavorable.
Only Rasmussen Reports, historically more favorable to Republican administrations, shows positive numbers with 52% approval and 46% disapproval. The overall trend across ten major polling organizations indicates Trump is underwater with American voters, suggesting the recent protests may have significantly impacted public perception.
Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped over the past three weeks, coming close to its second-term low.
Current net approval: -7.4
21-day change: ⬇️ -2.0 pic.twitter.com/7eO3idx3Pa— VoteHub (@VoteHubUS) June 16, 2025
Military Parade Overshadowed by Nationwide Protests
President Trump hosted a military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary that coincided with his 79th birthday, drawing approximately 250,000 spectators. The event, costing an estimated $40 million, was intended to showcase military might and patriotism but was largely overshadowed by the concurrent “No Kings” demonstrations.
These protests, organized by groups including the ACLU and MoveOn, mobilized over five million Americans in more than 2,100 locations across the country. Demonstrators voiced concerns about immigration policies, economic issues, and what they perceived as authoritarian governance tendencies, creating a powerful counternarrative to the administration’s carefully orchestrated military celebration.
Donald Trump’s approval rating at the 100-day mark of his second term has fallen to 39%—the lowest for any U.S. president in modern history. Polls from CNN, Gallup, and WaPo show deep public disapproval across all issues, marking a historic decline in support. pic.twitter.com/k1XA2vJ3Mu
— The Intellectualist (@highbrow_nobrow) June 11, 2025
Political Impact and Public Response
The Fox News poll, which typically aligns with conservative viewpoints, shows Trump with 44% favorable and 55% unfavorable ratings, indicating challenges even among traditionally supportive media audiences. Other notable results include Reuters/Ipsos (42% favorable, 52% unfavorable), Gallup (43% favorable, 53% unfavorable), and Navigator Research (44% favorable, 54% unfavorable), collectively reinforcing the downward trend in public approval.
The scale and scope of the “No Kings” protests represent one of the largest coordinated demonstrations in recent American history. Political analysts suggest this level of organized resistance could signal sustained challenges for the Trump administration as it attempts to implement its policy agenda while facing significant public dissent.