Trump's Approval Rating Lags Behind Historical Pre-Midterm Benchmarks President Donald Trump’s approval rating ahead of the midterm elections has reached a level lower than any modern president’s at this stage of their term, according to polling data from the Pew Research Center and Quinnipiac University. Midterms are traditionally viewed as a referendum on the sitting president, making approval numbers a critical indicator for political outcomes. Historically, presidents with poor national approval ratings have faced losses for their parties in congressional elections. Trump’s declining approval has fueled Democratic optimism about reclaiming majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. While Trump is not the only recent president to face low approval, he is in a worse position than any other 21st-century leader in the mid-to-late summer period before midterms. The exception to this trend was George W. Bush in 2002, when Republicans successfully defended their congressional seats despite a challenging political climate. However, Trump’s current approval rating suggests a more precarious situation for Republicans, who have relied on his standing to maintain their majorities. Democrats, meanwhile, face their own challenges, including consistent polling showing poor favorability for the party. The latest Quinnipiac poll, conducted between July 23-27, 2026, revealed that 32 percent of respondents approved of Trump, while 58 percent disapproved. This marks a modern historical low for this stage of a presidency. In contrast, former President Joe Biden’s approval rating in August 2022 stood at 40 percent, with 52 percent disapproving. During Trump’s first term, his approval was higher, at 41 percent in August 2018.#donald_trump #barack_obama #george_w_bush #pew_research_center #quinnipiac_university
Trump support slips in US polls. What about Mississippi? President Donald Trump's approval rating has reached an all-time low in both his terms, according to recent national polling, with Mississippi, one of his strongest states, showing significant shifts in public sentiment. A Quinnipiac University poll released July 29 revealed Trump's approval rating at 32%, the lowest ever recorded for his presidency. Nearly 58% of respondents disapproved of his job performance, with overwhelming criticism on key issues such as immigration, trade, the economy, foreign policy, and Iran. Disapproval rates for these areas ranged from 57% to 66%, highlighting widespread dissatisfaction. An AP-NORC poll from July 30 further underscored the trend, placing Trump's approval rating at 33%, the lowest recorded by that pollster during his second term. The data reflects a broader national decline in support, with Mississippi emerging as a critical battleground. In the Magnolia State, Civiqs polling indicated Trump's approval rating had dropped to 46%, the lowest ever for the state. His disapproval rating stood at 48%, the highest for both terms, with about 5% of voters expressing neutrality. This marks a stark contrast to Trump's early 2025 performance in Mississippi, where he held a 55% approval rating and 42% disapproval. Throughout his second term, approval and disapproval rates remained closely aligned, but recent trends show a growing divergence. Since April, Mississippi voters have been almost evenly split on Trump, but by early June, his disapproval rating surpassed his approval. Since then, approval has steadily declined while disapproval has risen, signaling a potential turning point in the state's political landscape. National polling data further illustrates the president's declining popularity.#trump #mississippi #quinnipiac_university #ap_norc #civiqs
