The overall 30% approval rating is the lowest Pew has recorded for Trump's second term, indicating broad declines among white voters and college graduates. The survey also shows registered voters favor Democrats over Republicans by 8 percentage points on a generic congressional ballot for the 2026 elections, with a split of 44% to 36%.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Story
Trump Approval Drops to 30% Lowest of Second Term in Pew Poll
US Politics12 days ago
President Trump faces a 78 point approval deficit among Black voters and a 54 point gap with Hispanics in a new public opinion survey. The poll, conducted from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4 with 5,062 adults, finds 68% of Americans disapprove of his job performance. Approval is lowest among voters aged 18 to 29 at 22% and among Democrats at 5%, while support remains higher among Republicans at 60%.
Looking for more context or analysis?
Tilt chat provides reliable, tailored insights, alerts, and automations.