Trump Approval Drops to Minus 27 Before Midterms
President Donald Trump enters the 2026 midterm elections with a minus 27 net approval rating and underwater status in 39 states.
Donald Trump enters the 2026 midterm elections with a national net approval rating of minus 27, according to Civiqs polling. The president is currently underwater in 39 states, including every major battleground state such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Georgia. While he maintains positive ratings in nine Republican-leaning states, including Wyoming and North Dakota, his approval has declined in every state compared to the start of his second term in January 2025.
Trump has urged supporters to vote as if he were personally on the ballot to protect Republican congressional majorities. White House spokesman Davis Ingle defended the president as the GOP's unequivocal leader and unmatched motivator, citing the administration's record on tax cuts and border security.
Analysts suggest the results may serve as a referendum on the incumbent party, noting a significant defection of independent voters from the Republican coalition.
