Post the midterm election results, Donald Trump’s approval ratings have dropped to 32 per cent, his popularity has worsened further to a record -30, according to The Economist, conducted between November 9-11, 2026. Meanwhile, according to the Ipsos Poll between November 6-9, 2026 also, Trump’s rating currently stands at 32 per cent while 65 per cent disapprove of it. Another survey – Navigator Research – between October 28 – November 8, 2026 tracked a net approval rating of -26 with 37 per cent approving it and 63 per cent rejecting his leadership.
Issues that have contributed to Donald Trump’s downward rating are tariffs 36 per cent, war in Iran 33 per cent, cost of living or inflation 29 per cent.
Before the midterms, Trump’s overall approval rating hovered around 30 per cent, with national polling averages showing roughly 33% to 38% approval and 59% to 61% disapproval.
At the beginning of the second term, Trump’s highest job approval rating peaked at 47% to 49% but it continued to drop due to his several decisions that were related to immigration, tariffs or war in the Mideast.
Meanwhile, comparing both of his terms so far, Trump’s highest recorded presidential approval rating was 49%, while his highest single-poll outlier in any survey was 56%.
Bureau Report
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