As of mid-February 2026, President Donald Trump’s approval rating sits in the high 30s to low 40s, with a net approval of around -17% to -20%.
Recent polling shows that 52% to 58% of Americans disapprove of his job performance, with declining support for his policies, particularly among Republicans.
Key 2026 Polling Details:
Approval Ratings: Recent polls from The Economist (Feb. 18), The New York Times (Feb. 9-12), and CNN (Feb. 13-16) place approval between 36% and 39%, while disapprovals are consistently high, hovering around 56%.
Declining Support: A Pew Research Center report from January 2026 found that only 27% of adults support most of his plans, down from 35% the previous year, with the decline driven by Republicans.
Swing States & National Trends: Morning Consult Pro data indicates that disapproval has increased in key 2024 swing states like Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, with disapproval over 50% in several of them.
Overall: Gallup showed a downward trend from a 47% start in January 2025 to 41% by October 2025.
Confidence in Trump Dips, and Fewer Now Say They Support His Policies and Plans
Dr Bob, Brain Mechanic 