On May 19, Trump’s approval rating was 35% in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, slightly lower than before, but still slightly higher than his record-low of 34% for his second term. The survey conducted from May 15-18 with 1,271 U.S. adults had a 3% margin of error.
The share of Republicans disapproving of his job performance has increased to 21%, rising from 5% shortly after he took office in January 2025. Meanwhile, the percentage of Republicans who approve of Trump’s job performance has dropped to 79% from earlier this month and down from 91% at the start of his term.
Trump’s overall approval rating of 37% and disapproval rating of 59% in the Times/Siena poll aligns with the majority disapproval on key issues like immigration, the economy, the Israel-Palestine conflict, the war in Iran, and the cost of living. The survey of 1,507 registered voters conducted from May 11-15 had a 2.8-point margin of error.
According to the New York Times, no president has had an approval rating lower than 38% for more than a few days in the past 17 years.
The survey found that nearly half of respondents rated the economy as “poor,” with 49% indicating a significant increase from January. Only 28% believed Trump handled the cost of living well, showing a decrease of six points since January and a 14-point drop among Republicans from the beginning of the year.
Trump’s net approval rating hit a record low of -18.9 in Nate Silver’s Silver Bulletin polling average on May 13. This followed several surveys indicating a widespread negative sentiment towards Trump’s job performance.
Trump’s approval rating has been struggling, with various polls showing declines over time. On May 11, his approval rating improved two points to 36% compared to the record low of 34% in late April.
The ongoing war with Iran has negatively influenced views of Trump and Republicans. Many respondents blame Trump’s administration for the rising gas prices, with expectations of even higher prices ahead.
In general, Trump’s approval ratings have reached record lows in recent polls, signaling a decline in support across different segments of the population.
