According to Newsweek’s index, Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since taking office.
The Newsweek index shows Trump’s approval rating at -11 points, with 43% approval and 54% disapproval.
This figure exceeds the previous low of -10 points, set on July 25, and is down from -6 points recorded at the same time last week.
Why It Matters
Trump’s approval rating, at its lowest ever, reflects growing public opposition to his presidency.
Trump’s approval rating, a key indicator of Americans’ sentiment toward his presidency, has been steadily declining since his return to office earlier this year, amid growing dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy, tariffs, and immigration.
His approval rating could have major consequences for the Republican Party as a whole as the gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia approach this year, as well as the 2026 midterm elections, where the GOP hopes to retain control of both houses of Congress.
While Republicans hope to reverse their losses in November, history shows that the party in power typically loses seats in midterm elections. During Trump’s first term in office, Democrats gained 41 seats in the House of Representatives.
What To Know
Individual polls from recent days have shown Trump’s popularity at an all-time low.
In Quinnipiac’s latest poll, Trump’s net approval rating hit -18 points, with 37 percent approving and 55 percent disapproving. That is down from -14 points last month and +3 points in January.