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Map Shows Donald Trump's Approval Rating in Every State on Labor Day
United States🏛️ PoliticsCenter9/7/2026

Map Shows Donald Trump's Approval Rating in Every State on Labor Day

On Labor Day, new polling data reveals President Donald Trump's approval ratings have significantly declined since the beginning of his second term. According to Civiqs' rolling online tracking poll, Trump holds a national approval rating of 34% and disapproval of 60%, resulting in a net approval rating of -26. At the state level, Trump's support remains strong in deeply conservative states like Wyoming, West Virginia, and North Dakota, though these states have seen substantial drops in approval compared to early 2025. Conversely, Trump faces negative ratings in all major battleground states, including Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, with many showing worsening trends. The data highlights growing dissatisfaction among young voters, independents, and postgraduates. This decline suggests Trump is entering the fall campaign season with diminished support compared to when he first took office.

Pro-Trump group Securing American Greatness, the nonprofit arm of President Donald Trump’s super PAC MAGA Inc., launched its first general election advertisements on Wednesday. The ads feature Trump prominently and are part of a national advertising campaign. According to the political intelligence firm AdImpact, the group secured $995,000 in ad spending beginning on Wednesday. One of the ads was released publicly, though specific details about its content and target regions were not immediately disclosed. Polling data from Civiqs’ rolling online tracking poll of registered voters showed Trump’s approval rating on September 4, 2026, at 34 percent, with 60 percent disapproval, resulting in a net approval rating of minus 26. This marks a decline from when Trump returned to office on January 20, 2025. At that time, his net approval had been higher. The data indicates that Trump’s support has weakened across the country, particularly in key battleground states. On a state-by-state level, Trump’s approval ratings show a consistent downward trend. He remains most popular in deep-red states such as Wyoming, West Virginia, and North Dakota, although his net approval in these areas has decreased significantly since the start of his second term. Wyoming’s net approval rating fell from +47 to +15, West Virginia from +35 to +13, and North Dakota from +34 to +10. Even in these states, the level of support is far lower than it was initially. In contrast, Trump faces negative approval ratings in every major swing state. Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin all show negative net approval ratings. Some of these states had previously shown positive or neutral ratings when Trump assumed office. For example, Florida’s net approval rating has dropped from +9 to -13, Ohio from +8 to -19, and Nevada from 0 to -25. Demographic breakdowns further illustrate the challenges Trump faces. Young voters, independents, women, and postgraduate voters consistently show the lowest levels of approval for the president. Among voters aged 18 to 34, only 21 percent approve of Trump’s performance, while 72 percent disapprove. Independents show 27 percent approval and 65 percent disapproval. Women disapprove of Trump by a 65-to-29 margin, while men are more divided, with 54 percent disapproving and 39 percent approving. Educational attainment also plays a role in shaping public perception. Postgraduate voters approve of Trump at 23 percent, while 72 percent disapprove. Non-college graduates show slightly better support, with 37 percent approval and 55 percent disapproval, but this still falls short of majority support. Two months prior to the November 3 midterm elections, Trump’s net approval rating stood at minus 24, according to a separate analysis conducted by Newsweek. His approval rating nationally was 35 percent, with 59 percent disapproval. Similar patterns emerged at the state level, with Trump maintaining stronger support in Republican-leaning states but facing widespread negativity in Democratic strongholds. In states such as Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Wyoming, Trump’s net approval ratings have dropped significantly since the start of his second term. Kentucky, for instance, saw its net approval move from +23 to -7, a drop of 30 points. Oklahoma’s net approval fell from +31 to +2, a decrease of 29 points. These shifts reflect broader dissatisfaction with Trump’s leadership across various regions of the country. Despite his continued support in deep-red states, Trump’s overall political standing appears to be weaker than it was at the outset of his second term. With the midterm elections approaching, the political landscape suggests that Trump may face considerable challenges in maintaining or expanding his influence in key states.

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Newsweek logoNewsweekIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 809/7/2026
Map Shows Donald Trump's Approval Rating in Every State on Labor Day

On Labor Day, new polling data reveals President Donald Trump's approval ratings have significantly declined since the beginning of his second term. According to Civiqs' rolling online tracking poll, Trump holds a national approval rating of 34% and disapproval of 60%, resulting in a net approval rating of -26. At the state level, Trump's support remains strong in deeply conservative states like Wyoming, West Virginia, and North Dakota, though these states have seen substantial drops in approval compared to early 2025. Conversely, Trump faces negative ratings in all major battleground states, including Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, with many showing worsening trends. The data highlights growing dissatisfaction among young voters, independents, and postgraduates. This decline suggests Trump is entering the fall campaign season with diminished support compared to when he first took office.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual polling data without overtly partisan language, focusing on the numerical changes in approval ratings across states and demographics. While it emphasizes the declining support for Trump, it does not take a clear ideological stance or frame the narrative through a left or

Why factuality (85): The article accurately reports the national approval rating of 34% and disapproval of 59%, matching the primary source document. It correctly identifies the net approval rating as -26 and highlights the state-level trends, including Wyoming's +1 net approval. However, it does not mention the full br

Why objectivity (80): The article presents the information in a neutral tone, focusing on the trend over time and the implications for the election. It avoids taking sides and uses descriptive language rather than emotive terms. However, phrases like 'political landscape that has deteriorated significantly' may slightly

Newsweek logoNewsweekIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 809/3/2026
Map Shows Trump's Approval Rating in Every State 2 Months Until Midterms

Two months before the 2026 midterm elections, a new poll from Civiqs reveals President Donald Trump's approval rating has significantly declined compared to the start of his second term. Nationally, Trump holds 35% approval and 59% disapproval, resulting in a net approval rating of -24. At the state level, Trump maintains strong support in Republican-leaning areas like Wyoming (+22), North Dakota (+15), and West Virginia (+15), but faces negative ratings in most major battleground states. Democratic-leaning states such as Hawaii (-60), Vermont (-52), and California (-43) show deep opposition. Key demographics like younger voters, independents, and women continue to disapprove of Trump, with approval rates as low as 22% among those aged 18-34.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual polling data without overt ideological slant, comparing Trump's approval ratings over time and across demographics. While it highlights declining support, it does not frame the narrative through a specific political lens, instead offering balanced regional and demograhic

Why factuality (85): This article aligns closely with the primary source data, reporting a national approval rating of 35% and disapproval of 59%, resulting in a net approval of -24. It accurately describes the state-level trends, particularly noting Wyoming's +22 net approval and other red states. The data matches the

Why objectivity (80): The article maintains an objective tone, presenting the data without overtly negative or positive language. Phrases like 'political landscape that has deteriorated significantly' might suggest a slight negative slant, but overall the framing remains balanced.

The Hill logoThe HillIndependentConservativeFactual 75Objective 809/2/2026
Pro-Trump group releases first general election midterm ad

The nonprofit organization Securing American Greatness, affiliated with President Trump's super PAC MAGA Inc., launched its first general election advertisements on Wednesday. These ads feature Trump prominently and are part of a larger national advertising campaign. According to AdImpact, the group has allocated $995,000 for these advertisements beginning on Wednesday. The article highlights the strategic move by the pro-Trump group to begin its campaign efforts ahead of the midterm elections.

Bias read (Conservative): The article focuses on a pro-Trump group launching election advertisements, which aligns with conservative messaging. The emphasis on Trump's role and the allocation of funds to his campaign indicates a right-leaning framing.

Why factuality (75): The article reports that Securing American Greatness, a pro-Trump group, released its first general election ads with Trump featured prominently. It mentions the ad spend and the involvement of AdImpact, a political intelligence firm. These details are consistent with typical reporting on campaign a

Why objectivity (80): The article presents information about the ad launch and spending without overtly partisan language, though it identifies the group as 'pro-Trump' which may slightly lean toward a particular perspective. However, it remains largely neutral in its description of events.

Newsweek logoNewsweekIndependentCenterFactual 75Objective 608/30/2026
Donald Trump's Approval Rating On Strongest Issue Hits All-Time Low

Donald Trump's approval rating on immigration, which was once his strongest policy area, has hit an all-time low according to the latest Economist/YouGov poll. In August 2026, 40% of U.S. adults approved of his handling of immigration, while 53% disapproved, resulting in a net approval rating of -13. This marks a significant drop from earlier in his presidency, where he maintained strong support on immigration. The decline suggests growing voter dissatisfaction despite continued emphasis on border security and deportation policies. While some polls still consider immigration his top issue, the trend indicates weakening support compared to other areas like the economy or foreign policy.

Bias read (Center): The article presents data showing declining approval ratings for Trump on immigration, but it also notes that immigration remains a relative strength compared to other issues. The framing is balanced, citing multiple polls and acknowledging differing perspectives without overtly criticizing or glorf

Why factuality (75): The article references a 'Economist/YouGov' poll showing 40% approval, but the primary source document states 39% approval from AP-NORC. This discrepancy suggests the article uses a different data source, which is acceptable but reduces factuality score due to lack of alignment with the provided pri

Why objectivity (60): The article frames the decline in Trump's immigration approval as a 'striking reversal' and a 'warning sign' for Republicans, suggesting a biased interpretation. Phrases like 'his strongest issue' and 'voters may distinguish between wanting stricter enforcement and approving of how that enforcement

Newsweek logoNewsweekIndependentCenterFactual 70Objective 658/30/2026
Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Shifts With Five Key Voter Groups

A recent analysis of two August Economist/YouGov polls reveals that President Donald Trump's net approval rating improved by over 10 points among five demographic groups, though he still remains in negative territory with all of them. The most significant gains were seen among independents, who saw a 16-point increase in their net approval rating. Other groups, including Black voters, college graduates, and two age cohorts (18-29 and 45-64), also experienced notable improvements. While these changes suggest a potential shift in public sentiment, they do not indicate that Trump has gained majority approval within any of these groups. The data may offer some optimism for Republicans ahead of the November midterms, as presidential approval can influence the political climate for congressional races.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the findings of two polls without overtly favoring any political ideology. It reports the numerical improvements across different demographics objectively, highlighting both the positive trends and the continued negative ratings. There is no clear ideological slant in the choice

Why factuality (70): The article cites 'two August Economist/YouGov surveys' but does not reference the AP-NORC data provided in the primary source. While it mentions improvements in net approval ratings among specific demographics, these figures are not corroborated by the primary source, reducing factuality. The artic

Why objectivity (65): The article presents the shift in approval ratings as 'potentially encouraging' for Republicans, indicating a pro-Republican bias. It also implies causality between the shifts and the upcoming midterms without sufficient evidence, which introduces subjectivity.

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