Donald Trump’s newest approval numbers are out following a turbulent 2026 for global security and the US becoming involved in the Iran war.
Interest in how Americans view Trump’s second term has remained high both at home and abroad. Fresh polling and approval trackers now offer a clearer picture of where public opinion stands.
After months in which his positions on immigration, LGBTQ issues, workplace diversity initiatives and other flashpoints fueled political division, recent data suggests sentiment has continued to shift as events unfold.
Last month, Fox News asked voters to weigh in on Trump’s presidency, including his approach to foreign policy, the economy and tariffs.
The survey questioned 1,004 registered voters from February 28 to March 2. Because it was conducted before the conflict began, it did not include views on the US-Israel strikes on Iran.
Those results showed his disapproval at 57 percent, driven by voters who said they did not approve of his performance.
Now, with weeks having passed and major developments in the Middle East contributing to higher oil prices, updated figures indicate further movement.
Silver Bulletin reported that two weeks ago Trump’s approval rating sat at -13.9. Since then, the number has slid again.
Trump is now posting a net approval rating of -16.7, which the outlet described as a record low.
That figure is also below where Joe Biden stood after one year in office, when his approval rating was –11.7.
The detailed numbers include ratings on the economy (-21.3) and inflation (-32.7). The data also puts his overall disapproval at a second-term high of 46.7 percent.
The pollster said the trend points to “profound problems” for the Republican coalition.
“Obviously, gas prices are a big factor,” Nate Silver wrote on X as the findings were published. “But Trump has profound problems. There *are* signs of erosion among his base. Only 22 percent of Americans have a *strongly* favorable view of Trump. 2028 aspirants are starting to pull away from him. One wonders about the effect of his age, too.”
In separate polling, a Reuters/Ipsos survey published last week put Trump’s overall approval at 36 percent.
That poll also found that 46 percent of respondents believe the Iran conflict is making the US less safe, while 26 percent said they think it will make America safer.
Meanwhile, Gallup Inc. has typically maintained a public approval tracker for Trump on its website, but the company recently said its tracking of ‘Presidential Approval Ratings [for] Donald Trump’ is coming to an end.
Gallup noted the tracking has been running for 88 years, and shared a statement with The Post explaining the change is due to how the ‘context around these measures has changed’.
Gallup spokesperson Justin McCarthy said: “They are now widely produced, aggregated and interpreted, and no longer represent an area where Gallup can make its most distinctive contribution.”
And for those already looking ahead to 2028—including speculation about JD Vance—there have also been new developments on that front.
The White House was contacted for comment.