Trump’s Net Approval Plunges to All-Time Low as Republicans Join Revolt
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump's net approval rating has fallen to a record low of 40 percent approval versus 58 percent disapproval, according to a CNBC poll conducted in mid-April.
- Approval among Republicans dropped sharply by 17 points to the lowest level since 2017, driven mainly by a 19-point decline among non-MAGA Republicans, although MAGA-aligned voters remain highly loyal at 96 percent approval.
- Trump's approval on economic management has dropped to 39 percent, marking his weakest economic rating in CNBC polling and reflecting dissatisfaction among independents, Latinos, and white non-college voters.
- The poll also reveals widespread discontent with Trump's handling of the war in Iran, with key voter groups expressing negative views and 64 percent of Americans considering the conflict not worth the financial and gasoline price burdens.
- These declining approval trends, especially among non-MAGA Republicans and key demographic groups, pose significant challenges for Trump and the Republican Party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
