Summary
Recent polls show that President Donald Trump is losing support from independent voters. These trends, along with mixed reactions to his latest State of the Union address, highlight challenges as the midterm elections approach.
Key Facts
- Recent polls indicate President Trump is losing support, especially from independents.
- An Economist/YouGov poll in February 2026 showed only 25% of independents approved of Trump, down from 41% a year earlier.
- Trump's State of the Union address received a "very positive" response from just 38% of viewers.
- Comparatively, previous State of the Union speeches have had higher approval ratings.
- A CNN poll showed Trump's overall approval rating was 36%, with 63% disapproving.
- CNN's political experts noted that Trump's approval ratings were lower compared to past presidents during similar times.
- These polling trends come as midterm elections are beginning to take shape in the United States.
