Summary
A new polling map shows President Trump's approval ratings vary widely across the United States. Some states have nearly equal numbers of people who approve and disapprove of his job performance, highlighting the political divide. This could influence future elections, especially the 2026 midterms.
Key Facts
- Civiqs conducted a poll with over 70,000 responses to assess President Trump's approval ratings.
- The study shows significant differences in approval ratings across U.S. states.
- States like South Carolina and Missouri have nearly equal approval and disapproval ratings for Trump.
- Wyoming has the highest approval rating for Trump at +36, while Hawaii has the lowest at -55.
- States with narrow approval gaps, such as South Carolina and Missouri, are closely contested in public opinion.
- Ohio, North Carolina, and Georgia are also seen as battleground states, although with larger opinion gaps.
- Political divisions in the U.S. are seen as more critical than issues like immigration and inflation according to a New York Times/Siena survey.
- Partisan divides could affect campaigning and policies in the lead-up to the 2026 midterms.
