Donald Trump’s approval rating dropped to 39.8 percent in a new polling average. His disapproval rating reached 58.3 percent, according to the same dataset. The numbers marked a rough political stretch for the president. The polling group’s chart showed Trump’s approval falling through 2026. It also came as reports linked voter frustration to the Iran war, prices, and broader economic pressure.
Donald Trump’s approval rating hits a new low, according to polling group
As per RealClearPolitics’ polling average for May 1 to May 25, Donald Trump stood at 39.8 percent approval. His disapproval rating stood at 58.3 percent, leaving him with a negative -18.5 point spread. The polling table included surveys from major publications like The Wall Street Journal, Morning Consult, Rasmussen Reports, Fox News, Reuters/Ipsos, CBS News, and The New York Times.
The numbers also showed Trump’s favorability underwater. The same RealClearPolitics graphic listed him at 40.2 percent favorable and 56.1 percent unfavorable. Meanwhile, The Independent report cited RealClearPolitics co-founder Tom Bevan’s comparison. Bevan said, “Trump’s disapproval rating today (58.3 percent) is higher than its highest point in his first term (57.9 percent).” He added that the earlier high “occurred after January 6, 2021.”
The polling slump also arrived during pressure over Iran and prices. As per The Independent, another Gallup poll found 76 percent of Americans believed the economy was getting worse. The outlet also quoted Trump telling reporters, “I don’t think about American’s financial situation.” He added, “I think about one thing: We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon.” Separately, a Marist poll found 37 percent approved of Trump’s job performance, while 59 percent disapproved.
However, the White House pushed back against negative readings. In a previous statement cited by The Independent, spokesperson Olivia Wales said Trump made national security decisions in “the best interest of the American people.” Reuters also reported that cost-of-living concerns and the Iran war had pulled Trump’s support lower. The Reuters/Ipsos poll put his approval at 34 percent in late April.
