Donald Trump’s Disapproval Rating Hits Historic High
Summary
President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating has reached 59 percent, the highest yet in a recent New York Times/Siena College poll. This shows growing voter frustration with his presidency as Republicans prepare for the 2026 midterm elections.Key Facts
- The poll surveyed 1,507 registered voters between May 11 and May 15, with a margin of error of ±2.8 percentage points.
- 59 percent of voters disapprove of President Trump’s job performance, while 37 percent approve, resulting in a -22 net approval rating.
- Nearly half of the respondents (49 percent) said they strongly disapprove of President Trump.
- Other polling averages, including CNN and Nate Silver’s data, show similar results with a steady decline in Trump’s approval.
- President Trump’s approval has dropped from around 40 percent in January 2026 to below 40 percent now.
- Strong disapproval is important because it often motivates voters to turn out and vote against the president’s party.
- The White House responded by pointing to President Trump’s 2024 election win as a sign of public support.
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