Trump's Approval Rating Craters Across Most States

Trump's national approval rating has fallen below 40%, according to polling. His net job approval is negative in all states except Idaho, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

• 80%+ of self-identified Republicans still approve of Trump's job performance.
• The Republican Party's overall favorability has also dropped below 40%.
• Trump is 80 years old and in his second term as president.

Why it matters: Approval ratings this low, sustained into midterm season, typically translate into significant House and Senate seat losses for the president's party.

• Trump argued the polls are 'Demoralization Operations' designed to suppress Republican turnout before midterms.

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What’s next: Midterm elections will test whether the polling reflects actual voter behavior.

• Are the polls methodologically sound, and do they reflect likely-voter screens or registered-voter samples?
• Whether Republican turnout will be affected by widespread negative polling remains unknown.