Overview

• Recent surveys place President Trump's national approval rating in the low- to mid-40% range, marking the weakest start for any re-elected president in modern history.
• A CNN/SSRS poll conducted in late April shows 41% approval and 59% disapproval, while a Fox News poll records a net approval of -10 points at 44% approval and 55% disapproval.
• An ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll reports Trump with the lowest 100-day approval rating in 80 years, at just 39%, highlighting significant public dissatisfaction.
• Trump's approval is underwater in all six key swing states—Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin—according to Civiqs tracking data.
• These trends signal potential challenges for the administration's policy agenda and Republican prospects in the 2026 midterm elections, as public confidence in Trump's leadership wanes.