Trump Approval Sinks to 41% in New Rasmussen Poll, Second-Term Low for President
President Donald Trump’s approval rating dipped again this week, reaching one of the lowest points of his current term, according to the latest daily tracking poll from Rasmussen Reports. The shift comes as the country edges closer to the 2026 midterm elections and public sentiment appears increasingly divided.
The newest poll shows only 41% of likely U.S. voters approve of the job Trump is doing, while 57% disapprove, resulting in an overall approval index of -20. This latest figure represents a notable decline from earlier in his term and is among the weakest readings in Rasmussen’s daily series.
Rasmussen’s poll surveyed 1,500 likely voters with a ±3% margin of error. Its daily tracking has shown gradual erosion in approval since late 2025, even in a polling house that has historically tended to give Trump slightly higher ratings than many other survey firms.
Yet not all commentary on the numbers agrees they are dire: one Rasmussen analyst recently suggested some recent trends showed stability rather than sharp decline, indicating debate over the gravity of the slide.
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“It’s clear that more voters right now say they disapprove of the job the president is doing than approve,” said one analyst tracking national polls. This broad unease could have implications for Republican prospects in 2026. observers say.
Public opinion on Trump’s handling of issues like the economy and immigration also lags, with other independent polls showing underwater approval in these areas.
Why it matters: presidential approval ratings are widely seen as barometers of political strength, influencing party morale, fundraising, legislative support, and voter turnout. A sustained downturn could affect the GOP’s positioning heading into November.
Pollsters will continue releasing updated figures daily and into the spring, offering clearer trends as the midterms draw closer. Expect new readings later this week.
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