President Donald Trump has declining approval ratings across the board and voters are growing dissatisfied with his handling of the economy, according to a series of recent polls.

Why It Matters

With the 2026 midterm elections around the corner, polling averages show Democrats leading the generic congressional ballot by nearly 5 points, according to RealClearPolling.

Trump ’s reelection strategy focused in large part on his dependable economic credentials and placed a strong emphasis on Republican Party unity. But now, with inflation , the cost of living , and GOP infighting mounting, these polls suggest that Trump risks losing ground as the biggest Congressional test of his second term looms.

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