President Donald Trump’s approval rating has plummeted to the lowest level of his current term in one presidential poll – while remaining steadfast in others – for a variety of reasons including his handling of the nation’s cost of living and the ongoing war with Iran.
In addition to the ongoing war with Iran, many Americans also cite rising food and gas prices as reasons for their disapproval.
As Americans protest the Trump administration, its policies and as organizers demand fair rights for everyday workers over the nation’s ultra-wealthy on May Day, others continue to question the president’s job performance.
No matter your stance on politics, Trump remains a polarizing figure who provokes intense reactions. Here’s what the latest polls say:
Donald Trump approval ratings: What the polls show
Note: Polls are constantly changing and different pollsters ask different varieties of the population.
The Economist
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest from The Economist (May 1, 2026):
The latest report shows that voters believe the top three most important issues Americans are facing are inflation/prices, jobs and the economy, followed by health care. This ranking has remained steady in the past year.
New York Times
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest New York Times poll (May 1, 2026):
Rasmussen
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Rasmussen poll (April 30, 2026):
The latest figures include 29% of U.S. voters who “strongly approve” of the job Trump is doing as president as well as 46% of voters who “strongly disapprove,” according to the report.
Silver Bulletin
Most recent Trump approval rating according to Pollster Nate Silver’s “Silver Bulletin” newsletter (April 30, 2026):
Big Data Poll
Most recent Trump approval rating according to the Big Data Poll (April 30, 2026):
Emerson College
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Emerson College poll (April 29, 2026):
Civiqs
Most recent Trump approval rating according to Civiqs poll (April 29, 2026):
RealClear Polling
Most recent Trump approval rating according to the latest from RealClear Polling (April 29, 2026):
Reuters/Ipsos
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll (April 27, 2026):
Morning Consult
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest from Morning Consult poll (April 27, 2026):
Harvard Caps Harris
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest from the Harvard Caps Harris poll (April 26, 2026):
Fox News
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Fox News poll (April 25, 2026):
Quantus Insights
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest from Quantas Insights poll (April 23, 2026):
AP/NORC
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs (April 20, 2026):
Quinnipiac University
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Quinnipiac University poll (April 15, 2026):
Contributing: USA Today Network
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Trump approval ratings hit term lows amid Iran conflict, rising costs
Reporting by Victoria E. Freile, New York Connect Team / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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