Trump disapproval hits 60 percent in new poll
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www.cbsnews.comHere’s the latest I can summarize from recent reporting:
- A March 2026 poll from Newsweek reports Trump posting his worst net approval rating of his current term, driven by rising disapproval and a widening gap with approval. This aligns with a pattern of falling popularity as political headwinds and international tensions shape public opinion.[1]
- A January 2026 Newsweek piece similarly notes growing disapproval in national surveys, framing it as part of a broader trajectory of negative sentiment toward Trump across major pollsters.[2]
- Other outlets around early 2026 have highlighted high disapproval percentages in multiple polls, with figures sometimes placing disapproval near or above the 58–60% range and overall ratings near historical lows for his presidency.[5][6][7][8]
- By February–May 2026, several outlets including NPR, Washington Post/ABC, and NPR/PBS News/Marist reported that disapproval remained at or near record highs relative to his terms in office, reflecting persistent concerns over the economy, foreign policy decisions, and general leadership ratings.[7][8]
Context and caveats:
- Poll snapshots vary by methodology, question wording, and sample. Disapproval can spike around events (economic indicators, foreign policy developments, or high-profile political fights) and then stabilize or drift with news cycles. The trend across multiple sources in early 2026 points to elevated disapproval rather than a rebound in approval.
Would you like me to pull the very latest single-poll figure from a specific outlet (e.g., Washington Post/ABC, NPR/Marist, or Newsweek) and summarize its methodology and key takeaways? I can also provide a short table comparing recent disapproval levels and the margin to approval across several polls.