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New polling indicates Donald Trump’s approval is sinking among rural Americans as farmer anger grows, potentially eroding his support in crucial rural districts ahead of upcoming elections.
A Fox News poll shows Trump’s approval among Republicans dropping to a record low, with an overall 39% approval (61% disapproval). Among GOP voters, 36% of non-MAGA Republicans approve of his handling of the economy, compared with 74% of MAGA Republicans, while inflation and high gas prices are driving discontent across the party and beyond.
Fresh polling shows Donald Trump’s approval rating remaining at a historic low, signaling continued headwinds for his political bid.
Trump's approval drops to about 37% in the NYT/Siena poll, a second-term low, with independents disapproving 69% as economic concerns and the Iran war backlash bite his standing ahead of the 2026 cycle; 64% disapprove of his handling of the economy and 69% dislike his handling of the cost-of-living issues.
Trump's approval slides to 37%, the lowest of his second term, as rising living costs and the US-Israel war on Iran shape voters' views. A majority disapprove of his handling of the economy and the cost of living, independents feel policy harms them, and the midterm elections loom with Democrats already facing tepid support.
CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten highlighted that Donald Trump has been underwater in every poll for 413 consecutive days, with no poll since March 29, 2025 showing a positive net approval rating. He ties this slide to Trump’s stance on the Iran war and rising gas prices, citing a CNN/SSRS poll where only 8% see a positive effect from the Iran conflict while 75% view it negatively, and 76% say the cost of living is their top economic problem. Enten argues the second-term dynamics haven’t shifted voters’ views despite various political events.
Trump’s average approval hovers around 35%, approaching Bush-era lows, as tariff policy, the Iran war, and rising living costs erode support and threaten Republican prospects in the 2026 midterms.
With six months to the 2026 midterms, Trump’s approval remains underwater (roughly 40–42% in national polls) as gas prices rise amid the Iran conflict, a dynamic that drags Republicans defending slim majorities. The piece notes that other presidents also started underwater near midterms (Biden in 2022, Obama and Bush in prior cycles) and highlights ongoing battles over redistricting and economic messaging shaping the race.
Trump’s approval rating has sunk to its lowest point of his presidency (62% disapprove), with broad disapproval on handling the Iran war and the cost of living as about two-thirds say the country is headed in the wrong direction. The administration floated a plan to “guide” ships through the Strait of Hormuz with unclear Navy involvement. Other headlines include Rubio’s Rome trip to thaw relations with Italy and the Vatican, concerns over Pentagon staff purges, and claims about an attempted attack on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, underscoring a day of political turbulence.
Pew Research Center’s April 2026 survey of 5,103 U.S. adults finds Trump’s job approval at 34%, the lowest of his second term, with declines in several personal traits (promises kept, mental sharpness, standing up for beliefs) and in confidence on immigration and military decisions; Republicans remain more favorable than Democrats but are cooling, while views on ethics in government have broadly fallen. The report also notes ongoing negative perceptions of both major parties and discusses questions about naming government buildings after Trump.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Trump's approval at 34%, the lowest this term, as the public grows more negative about his handling of the cost of living amid a war with Iran that has driven gasoline prices higher; independents lean Democratic while Republicans remain largely supportive, underscoring a challenging political landscape ahead of the midterms.
A Reuters/Ipsos four-day online poll of 1,014 U.S. adults released April 28 shows President Trump’s job approval at 34%, the lowest of his current term and down from 36% in mid-April. Voters cited rising food and gas prices and the ongoing Iran conflict as reasons for disapproval. The margin of error is about 3 percentage points, and responses were largely collected before Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The White House defends his record, noting progress on jobs, inflation and housing, and the article notes his approval has fallen from 47% when he took office in January 2025.
A NBC News poll shows Trump at 37% approval and 63% disapproval—the lowest point of his second term—driven by concerns about rising costs and the Iran conflict. Republican support softens slightly, but Trump’s base remains loyal. The public largely opposes further military action in Iran, gas prices are a widespread concern, and views on immigration and voting rules reflect ongoing partisan divides ahead of midterm elections.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll puts Trump's approval at 36%, the lowest since returning to office, driven by rising gas and food prices and public unease about the Iran war; only 25% approve of his handling of the cost of living, while Republicans remain comparatively supportive.
January 2026’s Economy Hate Watch update shows a mixed bag: unemployment ticked down to 4.3%, inflation eased to 2.4% month-over-month, gas averaged about $2.94 per gallon, and beef hit $6.69 per pound, while the Dow rose about 1.6%. No stimulus check yet, Trump’s approval sits around 37% per Pew (Gallup no longer tracks it), and the piece includes reader comments illustrating a polarized response as he begins a second year in office.