Trump Approval Rating Double-Digits Higher Than Satisfaction With Democrats
Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 37 percent, a low for his second term, mainly due to voter disagreement with his decision to go to war with Iran and dissatisfaction with the economy. Meanwhile, only 26 percent of voters are satisfied with the Democratic Party, though Democrats lead in voter preference for the 2026 midterm elections.Key Facts
- Trump's approval rating is at 37 percent, the lowest in his second term so far.
- Nearly two-thirds of voters oppose going to war with Iran, and only 31 percent approve of Trump's handling of the conflict.
- Sixty-four percent disapprove of how Trump is managing the economy, with 49 percent rating the economy as poor.
- Just 26 percent of voters say they are satisfied with the Democratic Party, which is 11 points lower than Trump's approval rating.
- Despite low satisfaction, Democrats lead the generic 2026 midterm ballot 50 percent to 39 percent.
- Democrats show higher voter enthusiasm, being 8 points more likely than Republicans to say they will definitely vote in the midterms.
- 69 percent of independent voters disapprove of Trump's job performance, and 47 percent say his policies have hurt them personally.
- Republicans have structural advantages in the upcoming midterms due to redistricting in red states, possibly gaining 6 to 10 House seats.
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