Donald Trump approval ratings: Where they stand ahead of midterms

Recent polls measuring President Donald Trump's job performance ahead of the 2026 midterm elections show his approval rating near its lowest levels of his second term.

This week's polls have shown Trump's approval rating falling to new lows. As of Sept. 25, Trump had an average approval rating of 34.9% and a disapproval rating of 62.1% among U.S. adults, according to FiftyPlusOne , a polling and elections tracking website that aggregates major polls.

That compares with a 52% approval rating about a month into Trump's second term, according to Rasmussen Reports .

Trump's approval ratings come as Americans continue to express concerns about the economy and his handling of issues including the trade war , immigration enforcement efforts and the ongoing war in Iran . Recent Marquette Law School polling found Trump's approval below 30% on the economy, tariffs, the war in Iran, gas prices and inflation and the cost of living.

Here's what the latest polls say:

Donald Trump approval ratings: What polls show

Note: Polls are continually updated, and methodologies and the populations surveyed vary among pollsters.

New York Times

The most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest New York Times poll (Oct. 1, 2026):

• Favorable:37%

• Unfavorable:61%

Rasmussen

Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Rasmussen poll (Sept. 30, 2026):

• Favorable:44%

• Unfavorable:55%

Silver Bulletin

The most recent Trump approval rating, according to pollster Nate Silver's Silver Bulletin newsletter (Sept. 30, 2026):

• Favorable:38%

• Unfavorable:60%

The Economist

The most recent Trump approval rating, according to The Economist (Sept. 29, 2026):

• Favorable:35%

• Unfavorable:61%

• Not sure:4%

Quinnipiac University

Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Quinnipiac University poll (Sept. 29, 2026):

• Favorable:34%

• Unfavorable:61%

RealClear Polling

The most recent Trump approval rating, according to RealClear Polling (Sept. 29, 2026):

• Favorable:39%

• Unfavorable:60%

Civiqs

The most recent Trump approval rating, according to the Civiqs poll (Sept. 28, 2026):

• Favorable:34%

• Unfavorable:60%

• Not sure:6%

Harvard-Harris

The most recent Trump approval rating, according to the Harvard Caps/Harris poll (Sept. 28, 2026):

• Favorable:42%

• Unfavorable:55%

• Not sure:3%

Morning Consult

Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest from Morning Consult poll (Sept. 27, 2026):

• Favorable:43%

• Unfavorable:54%

Wall Street Journal

The most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Wall Street Journal poll (Sept. 25, 2026):

• Favorable:37%

• Unfavorable:61%

Emerson College

Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest from Emerson College poll (Sept. 24, 2026):

• Favorable:39%

• Unfavorable:58%

Echelon Insights

Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Echelon Insights poll (Sept. 23, 2026):

• Favorable:36%

• Unfavorable:64%

CNN

Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest CNN poll (Sept. 23, 2026):

• Favorable:33%

• Unfavorable:67%

RMG Research

The most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest RMG Research poll (Sept 22, 2026):

• Favorable:43%

• Unfavorable:56%

Reuters/Ipsos

The most recent Trump approval rating, according to the Reuters/Ipsos poll (Sept. 21, 2026):

• Favorable:35%

• Unfavorable:65%

Quantus Insights

The most recent Trump approval rating, according to the Quantus Insights poll (Sept. 21, 2026):

• Favorable:40%

• Unfavorable:59%

Contributing: USA Today Network

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