New Poll Finds Trump’s Approval Rating Dips as Majority Say U.S. on the Wrong Track

New Poll Finds Trump’s Approval Rating Dips as Majority Say U.S. on the Wrong Track

A recent Emerson College Poll reveals that former President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped, with more Americans disapproving of his performance than approving. According to the survey, 45% of respondents said they approved of the job Trump was doing, while 46% disapproved. About 9% remained neutral or offered no opinion.

Since taking office, Trump’s approval ratings have steadily declined. 4.In January, Emerson reported a 49% approval and 41% disapproval. By April, both numbers had evened out at 45%. In January, Emerson detailed a 49% endorsement and 41% objection. By April, both numbers had leveled out at 45%. The most recent survey presently reflects a slight negative move in open sentiment.

The same poll also found that 53% of Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction. By contrast, 48% expressed optimism that the U.S. was on the right path.

Though the midterm elections are still more than a year away, these numbers suggest the Republican Party faces challenges in regaining support. Historically, the president’s party tends to face setbacks during the midterms, and this trend may repeat unless GOP leaders can rally their base.

On a broader political front, the poll found Democrats holding a narrow lead over Republicans in a generic congressional matchup. Democrats earned support from 43% of respondents, compared to 40% for Republicans, while 18% were still undecided.Looking ahead, Emerson College Polling’s executive director Spencer Kimball noted that Democrats currently hold a slight advantage, particularly among independent voters who favor Democratic candidates by a margin of 37% to 27%. Despite the poll favoring Democrats slightly in the House, Republicans are still expected to maintain control of the Senate in the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, Democrats see a potential opportunity to take back the House majority.

The Emerson survey was conducted between June 24 and 25 and included responses from 1,000 registered voters. The poll has a margin of error of ±3 percentage points.