Trump issues scathing statement after shock approval ratings revealed what Americans really think of him

Recent polling suggests Donald Trump is facing renewed pressure with voters, as his approval ratings remain below majority support. Although the president has dismissed the results, the data points to potential challenges as attention gradually turns toward the midterm elections.

Trump’s return to the White House has been marked by both economic messaging and ongoing controversy. His administration has emphasized progress on inflation and prices, while issues such as aggressive immigration enforcement, unresolved questions tied to the Epstein files, and a diplomatic dispute involving Greenland have continued to dominate public debate.

Several recent polls indicate rising dissatisfaction among voters. While Trump began his second term with stronger approval than during parts of his first presidency, that initial boost appears to have faded, with disapproval now outweighing approval across multiple surveys.

A January AP-NORC poll found that 59 percent of Americans disapproved of Trump’s job performance, compared with 40 percent who approved. On the economy, only 37 percent expressed approval, while 62 percent disapproved. Immigration and foreign policy showed similarly low approval numbers.

Other polls have reported comparable results. A New York Times/Siena survey placed Trump’s approval near 40 percent, while polls from the Wall Street Journal and Reuters/Ipsos showed modest variation but no clear rebound.

Aggregated national polling averages currently put Trump’s approval in the low 40s, with disapproval firmly above 50 percent. Analysts note that Republican support remains steady, while Democratic opposition has intensified.

Trump has rejected the polling outright, accusing media outlets of publishing biased and misleading surveys. He has framed unfavorable polls as part of a broader media effort to undermine him, choosing confrontation over recalibration as debate continues over how much the numbers truly matter.