May 8, 2026, 6:40 a.m. ET
As of Friday, May 8, 2026, President Donald Trump’s approval rating remains near the lowest point of his second term. While he retains a solid majority of Republican support, national averages show deep public concern regarding the economy and the war in Iran.
Donald Trump approval ratings today
Here’s latest data:
- Ballotpedia has Trump with a 40% approval rating.
- RealClearPolitics has Trump with a 40.3% approval rating.
- PBS News/NPR/Marist has Trump with a 37% approval rating.
- Reuters/Ipsos has Trump with a 34% approval rating.
- Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos has Trump with a 37% approval rating.
Trump approval rating with Republicans
The president’s standing within his own party continues to be his strongest asset, though recent polls show a slight cooling in “strong” support. Most major polls, including PBS News/NPR/Marist, show Republican approval holding steady at 81% to 85%. While overall support is high, the share of Republicans who “strongly approve” has dropped to 45%, down from 53% earlier this year.
Lowest presidential approval rating
The record for the lowest individual approval rating in a single poll belongs to Harry S. Truman, who hit 22% in February 1952.
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