politics
May 5, 2026
Trump disapproval hits 62% ahead of US midterms, poll shows
A new Washington Post–ABC News–Ipsos poll shows most Americans disapprove of Trump, with the Iran war and rising costs driving voter dissatisfaction
TL;DR
- Donald Trump's disapproval rating has reached a new high of 62% in the latest Washington Post–ABC News–Ipsos poll.
- 66% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the Iran war.
- His weakest ratings are on the economy, with 76% disapproving on the cost of living and 72% on inflation.
- The findings are significant six months before the midterm elections.
- Despite Trump's declining support, Democrats are not seeing a proportional boost, with 54% of voters viewing the party as 'too liberal'.
- 85% of GOP voters approve of Trump's performance, while his approval among independents is 25%.
- Trump's 62% disapproval is among the highest in modern polling history, surpassed only by Richard Nixon in 1974.
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