New Poll Highlights Significant Hit in Trump's Approval Rating

A new Civiqs poll shows thar President Donald Trump’s (R) approval rating has significantly dropped in 13 of the 31 states he carried in the 2024 presidential election.

The data shows a significant hit in critical swing states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Florida. Other states where President Trump’s net approval is negative include Arizona, Alaska, Georgia, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, and Wisconsin.

While the president still enjoys a positive rating in 18 states that he won, his support is dwindling in states considered strongholds.

For example, in Oklahoma, his approval margin has fallen 7 points since January, from +34 to +27. In Utah, it has dropped from +21 to +11.

Nationally, the president’s approval is also showing signs of trouble.

A Quantus Insights poll conducted between July 21st and the 23rd found that 47% of registered voters approve of his performance, but 50% disapprove.

A separate YouGov survey from July 9th to the 13th put his approval at 39% with 56% disapproving.

Analysts argue that the strike in polling is due to contentious policy moves like tariffs and his administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, which are potential factors driving discontent. However, some polls indicate President Trump is making gains among Hispanic voters and college-educated voters, two groups that are traditionally more favorable to Democrats.

The dramatic shifts come as the 2026 midterm elections draw closer, and the president's political standing could have a major impact on the outcome.

In Texas, despite the state being a Republican stronghold, Democrats are mobilizing to take advantage of the president’s increasing unfavorability among voters.

President Trump has seen a dip in his support in the state. So far, 52% of respondents shared that they disapproval of the president, and 45% shared that they approve of his work in the presidency. He saw his biggest supporters among those older than 50, and those less than 49 disapprove of his work the most.

Registered Independents in Texas also largely disapprove of his work with 58% sharing their disappointment.