As the 2026 midterm elections approach, President Donald Trump’s approval numbers remain a major talking point among political analysts, voters, and the media.

After early months of his second term with relatively stable ratings, recent polling indicates that a growing share of Americans disapprove of Trump’s performance in office.

Those numbers, reported by multiple national surveys, have drawn sharp responses from the president, who has publicly attacked news outlets…As the 2026 midterm elections approach, President Donald Trump’s approval numbers remain a major talking point among political analysts, voters, and the media.

After early months of his second term with relatively stable ratings, recent polling indicates that a growing share of Americans disapprove of Trump’s performance in office.

Those numbers, reported by multiple national surveys, have drawn sharp responses from the president, who has publicly attacked news outlets and pollsters alike.

Polls Show Weakening Approval
Several recent national surveys suggest that public confidence in Trump’s leadership is under strain. The Associated Press‑NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll released in January 2026 found that only about four in 10 U.S. adults approve of the way Trump is handling his job as president, with a majority expressing disapproval.