Overview
- An NBC News Decision Desk Poll finds 42% approval and 58% disapproval, a three‑point approval drop since April as overall sentiment remains negative.
- The survey of 20,252 adults conducted online from Nov. 20 to Dec. 8 carries a margin of error of ±1.9 percentage points.
- Intensity has weakened within the GOP: overall strong approval fell to 21% from 26% since April, Republicans’ strong approval dipped to 35% from 38%, and MAGA strong approval slid to 70% from 78%, with Republicans now split 50–50 on MAGA identification.
- Quantus Insights reports suburban net approval at negative 16 points in December, down from negative 3 in September, signaling fresh erosion in a pivotal electoral bloc.
- Economic worries dominate voter concerns, respondents view Trump’s Epstein files handling negatively, and visible intra‑party rifts such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s planned resignation highlight strains heading into 2026.