Summary
President Donald Trump's disapproval rating is increasing according to recent polls, including one from Emerson College. The latest data shows Trump's approval at 43% and disapproval at 51%, indicating potential challenges ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Key Facts
- President Trump's approval rating is 43%, while his disapproval rating is 51%, based on a recent Emerson College poll.
- The poll was conducted with 1,000 likely voters from January 17 to January 19 and has a 3% margin of error.
- Trump's disapproval rating has been growing since January 2025 when it was 41%.
- Another poll by the American Research Group shows Trump's lowest approval rating of his second term at 35%, with a 63% disapproval rating.
- Economic perceptions are varied, with 39% of respondents feeling financially worse than a year ago, 31% about the same, and 30% better.
- President Trump criticized polling organizations, calling their results "fake and fraudulent" on social media.
- CNN's Harry Enten noted that Trump's economic approval is at a historic low, with a net approval of –19 points.
