- Just 31% of U.S. adults say President Donald Trump is “honest and trustworthy”; 53% say he is not; 16% are unsure.
- Survey fielded Aug. 9–11, 2025 among 1,635 U.S. adult citizens; overall margin of error about ±3.5%.
- Partisan split: 71% of Republicans call Trump honest; 5% of Democrats and 19% of independents say the same.
The Big Picture
President Donald Trump’s credibility numbers slipped again in the latest national survey, with only 31% of Americans calling him “honest and trustworthy” and 53% saying he is not, according to the Economist/YouGov poll conducted Aug. 9–11, 2025. The poll interviewed 1,635 U.S. adult citizens and reports an overall margin of error of roughly ±3.5%.
What’s New
The 31% figure marks the lowest reading on Trump’s honesty since he returned to the White House in January, as reported by YouGov’s own analysis. The poll’s crosstabs show sharp polarization: only a small share of Democrats consider Trump honest, while most Republicans do; independents sit in the teens to low-20s. Overall job approval in the same survey stands at 42% approve and 54% disapprove.
What They’re Saying
Context
Views on Trump’s character traits have long been polarized, and this wave follows that pattern. In the crosstabs, about 71% of Republicans describe him as honest and trustworthy, compared with roughly 5% of Democrats and about 19% of independents. “Not honest and trustworthy” is the dominant response among Democrats and independents. The same poll also finds Americans split on related leadership measures, suggesting character perceptions continue to anchor broader views of the presidency.
What’s Next
YouGov and The Economist field this survey weekly, so the next few waves will show whether this is a blip or a new floor. Campaign messaging from both parties is likely to test whether voters’ views on honesty can move alongside economic and policy news, or whether these impressions are now baked in.
The Bottom Line
At 31%, Trump’s “honest and trustworthy” rating has hit a new low for his second term. The number underscores a persistent credibility gap with many voters—even as Republican partisans remain strongly aligned behind him.
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