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Trump's Approval Ratings Fall Below Water in Florida, Texas, and Key Swing States

Recent polls show declining support for President Trump nationally and in pivotal states, raising concerns for the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms.

President Donald Trump speaks before David Perdue is sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to China during a ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Washington.
President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for new U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue in the Oval Office at the White House on May 07, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • President Trump's national approval rating stands at 48%, with 47.4% disapproval, down from 55.5% approval in January, according to a May 5 Big Data Poll.
  • In Texas, Trump's approval rating is net -3, with 47% approving and 50% disapproving, while in Florida, his net approval is -1, per a May 7 Civiqs poll.
  • Trump's approval ratings are also underwater in seven key swing states, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, signaling potential challenges for Republicans in 2026.
  • Despite these declines, Trump retains strong support among Republican voters, with 90% approval in Texas and 88% in Florida, according to Civiqs.
  • Over half (52.9%) of Hispanic voters continue to approve of Trump, a demographic critical to his 2024 victory, though this marks a slight decline from January levels.