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Trump's Approval Ratings Stay Below 50%, Lagging in Key States

Despite strong Republican support and policy favorability, recent polls show persistent national disapproval and negative ratings in battleground states.

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 in the mid-40% range, with disapproval exceeding 50%, according to recent polling averages.
  • Polling shows Trump with a net-negative approval rating in all seven key swing states and Texas, raising concerns for GOP prospects in the 2026 midterms.
  • Younger Americans, particularly those under 50, express the highest levels of disapproval, with rates exceeding 58% in recent surveys.
  • While personal approval lags, Trump's policies on issues like immigration and trade show significantly higher support, nearing 70% in some cases when his name is omitted.
  • Comparisons to past presidencies reveal Trump's approval ratings align with Obama's at a similar stage, but economic dissatisfaction and demographic divides weigh heavily on his numbers.