Summary
President Donald Trump's approval ratings, ten months into his second term, show a strong divide across the United States. He has high approval in Republican states but low ratings in Democratic and key swing states. This divide could affect the upcoming 2026 midterm elections and party strategies.
Key Facts
- President Trump's overall approval rating is 39%, with 56% disapproval.
- Polling shows Trump has high approval in Republican states like Wyoming (+34%) and West Virginia (+27%).
- Trump faces significant disapproval in Democratic states like Hawaii (-55%) and Vermont (-50%).
- In key battleground states, Trump has net negative approval, with Michigan at -15% and Georgia at -14%.
- National polls position Trump's approval at 42% or less, showing a downward trend since mid-September.
- Trump's current disapproval rate is higher than at a similar point in his first term.
- Analysts indicate ongoing negative trends in Trump's approval could impact the 2026 midterm elections.
