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Trump's Approval Ratings Continue to Lag as Swing State Support Declines

Recent polling highlights persistent voter dissatisfaction with Trump's economic policies and underperformance in key battleground states, raising concerns for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms.

US President Donald Trump makes a trade announcement as US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick (2L), US Vice President JD Vance (3L), and British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson (3R), look on in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 8, 2025. A recent poll shows a drop in approval rating for the president when it comes to the economy.
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President Donald Trump speaking with reporters in front of the West Wing of the White House, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump takes questions as he makes an announcement about a trade deal with the U.K., in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis

Overview

  • President Trump's national approval rating remains at 45% in early May, with disapproval exceeding 50%, according to aggregated polling data.
  • A Civiqs poll shows Trump with negative net approval in seven critical swing states, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Georgia, as well as in Texas, a Republican stronghold.
  • Younger voters are increasingly disapproving of Trump, with 63% of 18-34-year-olds and 58% of 35-49-year-olds expressing dissatisfaction.
  • Economic discontent is pronounced, with a Navigator Research poll finding Trump's net approval on the economy at -16 points and on inflation at -29 points.
  • Republicans face mounting challenges ahead of the 2026 midterms, as midterm trends and Trump's sagging approval numbers could lead to significant losses.