Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Sinks to Lowest Ever Recorded
Newsweek • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 31 percent, the lowest recorded during both his White House terms, with 64 percent disapproving according to a mid-May 2026 American Research Group poll.
- Economic dissatisfaction is a major factor, with only 29 percent approving of Trump's handling of the economy and 67 percent disapproving, alongside widespread pessimism about the national economy's direction.
- Independent voters show strong disapproval, with just 25 percent approving of Trump, signaling potential challenges for the incumbent party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
- The poll reveals that 70 percent of Americans believe the economy is worsening, 60 percent think the country is in a recession, and a majority expect further economic decline over the next year.
- The White House dismisses the poll's significance, emphasizing Trump's 2024 election victory as a mandate and highlighting ongoing efforts to address economic issues such as jobs, inflation, and housing affordability.