Trump approval sinks steadily

President Trump is running out of time to lift
his dismal approval ratings before the midterm
elections, as polls show voters still rate
his handling of the economy poorly


PRESIDENT TRUMP JOB APPROVAL RATING (average of all polls)

Approve
Disapprove

Executive orders are being issued

JAN 21, 2025
51.6%
40.0%

Apr 2: Trump announces “Liberation Day” tariffs

Oct 1-Nov 12
U.S. government shuts down for 43 days, longest ever

Jan 3: U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro

Jan 7, 24: ICE, Border Patrol agents fatally shoot two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis

Feb 28: U.S., Israel launch war on Iran

Mar 31: Gas tops $4 for first time since 2022

OCT 20, 2026
60.2%
37.1%

F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
J
F
M

2025
2026

70
60
50
40
30


NET APPROVAL RATING (also known as “spread” – 
difference between approve and disapprove ratings)

-23.1%

10
15
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25

F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
J
F
M

2025
2026


Source: Nate Silver Bulletin
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