Trump Approval Hits New Low; Disapproval Rises

Multiple national polls show President Trump’s approval at new lows in his second term, with a CNN/SSRS survey recording 37% approval and 63% disapproval and other outlets (Washington Post/ABC/Ipsos, NBC and aggregates) showing disapproval in the mid‑50s. Roughly two‑thirds say the country is on the wrong track and large majorities judge the economy and cost of living to be in poor shape, with many blaming Trump for inflation and tariff impacts. About six-in-ten say he has gone “too far” expanding executive power, and majorities criticize his handling of immigration and federal government management. The ongoing federal government shutdown and perceptions that Trump’s policies have worsened economic conditions are contributing to his negative ratings. Polls show a clear partisan gap and rising intraparty dissatisfaction—Democrats and independents are especially pessimistic and many Democrats are frustrated with party leaders while Republican support for Trump remains strong—leaving a politically fraught environment ahead of the 2026 midterms with some surveys showing narrow or tied partisan preferences.