Americans See Donald Trump Erratic
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Feb 24, 2026 · Last updated Feb 25, 2026
The poll results, indicating a majority of Americans perceive Donald Trump as erratic with age, could influence political stability and investor confidence in the United States, particularly concerning future policy decisions. While Donald Trump's approval rating remains stable, the perception of his mental acuity could lead to uncertainty in the markets regarding his leadership.
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that six in ten Americans, including a notable portion of United States — Republican Party (United States) members, believe President Donald Trump has become erratic with age. The poll, conducted over six days and concluding on Monday, found 61% of respondents describing the 79-year-old president as increasingly erratic. This perception is particularly strong among United States — Democratic Party (United States) members (89%) and independents (64%), while 30% of United States — Republican Party (United States) members share this view. United States — White House spokesman Davis Ingle dismissed the findings as 'fake and desperate narratives'. Despite these concerns, Donald Trump's overall approval rating has remained stable at 40%. The poll also highlighted a broader sentiment that United States political leadership is generally too old, with 79% agreeing that elected officials in Washington, D.C., are too old to represent most Americans. Donald Trump, who returned to office in January 2025 at age 78, is on track to become the oldest president in United States history, surpassing Joe Biden. The poll also showed a decline in the percentage of Americans who view Donald Trump as 'mentally sharp and able to deal with challenges', from 54% in September 2023 to 45% in February.
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