Donald Trump Faces Record High Disapproval Ratings Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Donald Trump Breaks Five Unwanted Polling Records Within Days

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Recent national polls reveal President Donald Trump has hit record highs in disapproval ratings, with 59% disapproval in a New York Times/Siena poll and 61% in a Fox News survey. Support among Republicans is also slipping, particularly regarding economic performance, which could impact the GOP's performance in the upcoming 2026 midterms.
- 01Trump's disapproval rating reached 59% in the New York Times/Siena poll, marking the highest ever recorded in that survey.
- 02Approval among Republicans fell to its lowest level of Trump's second term, indicating a shift in party support.
- 03Disapproval of Trump's handling of the economy rose to 71%, the highest in the Fox News polling series.
- 04Among millennials, Trump's approval dropped to 37%, with 62% disapproving, marking a significant decline.
- 05Republican dissatisfaction with Trump's economic management is at 37%, the highest recorded within that group.
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President Donald Trump is experiencing a significant decline in support as multiple national polls released between May 18 and May 20, 2026, indicate record-high disapproval ratings. A New York Times/Siena poll revealed Trump's disapproval at 59%, while a Fox News poll reported 61% disapproval, marking the highest figures in their respective histories. Among Republicans, support has also weakened, with approval ratings hitting new lows during his second term. The Fox News survey noted a sharp increase in disapproval regarding Trump's economic management, rising from 56% to 71%. This trend is echoed in an AP/NORC poll, where 37% of Republicans expressed dissatisfaction with Trump's handling of the economy. Furthermore, younger voters, particularly millennials, are increasingly critical of Trump, with his approval rating dropping to 37%. These polling trends suggest potential challenges for the Republican Party as they approach the 2026 midterms, where historical patterns indicate that the party in the White House often suffers losses. In response, White House officials have downplayed the significance of these polls, framing them as temporary snapshots rather than indicative of long-term trends.
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The declining approval ratings for Trump could significantly affect Republican candidates in the 2026 midterms, potentially leading to losses in key districts.
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