Trump Approval Rating News Shocks Him

President Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest level of his second term, according to a newly released The New York Times/Siena College poll published Monday.

The survey found that 37 percent of voters approve of Trump’s job performance, while 59 percent say they disapprove. That marks a decline from the same poll conducted in January, when Trump held a 40 percent approval rating and 57 percent disapproval.

The new numbers reveal sharp divides across gender, race and age groups as the administration faces mounting criticism over the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Trump performed significantly better among male voters than female voters in the survey. Forty-five percent of men said they approve of the president’s performance, compared to just 29 percent of women.

Meanwhile, 66 percent of women surveyed said they disapprove of Trump’s handling of the presidency, compared to 51 percent of men who expressed disapproval.

The poll also showed deep racial divides in voter sentiment.

Nearly three-quarters of nonwhite voters surveyed said they disapprove of Trump’s job performance, while only 21 percent expressed support. Among white voters, a slim majority disapproved, while 45 percent said they approve of the president’s performance.

Black voters overwhelmingly rejected Trump’s leadership in the poll, with 83 percent disapproving and only 14 percent approving. Hispanic voters also leaned heavily negative, with 71 percent disapproving compared to 20 percent who approve.

When broken down by age, Trump’s strongest support came from older voters. Respondents between ages 45 and 64 gave him a 45 percent approval rating, while voters 65 and older registered 43 percent approval.

Despite the broader decline, the president continues to maintain strong backing within the Republican Party. The poll found 82 percent of Republicans still approve of Trump’s performance, while 79 percent of people who voted for him in 2024 also continue to support him.

The survey also highlighted growing public dissatisfaction with the administration’s handling of the Iran war.

Sixty-four percent of respondents said they believe the war was the wrong decision, while only 30 percent said they believe it was the right move.

A similar percentage — 64 percent — said they oppose the war effort overall, compared with 31 percent who support it.

More than half of those surveyed also said they do not believe the war will ultimately be worth the economic and human costs involved.

The Siena College poll was conducted from May 11 through May 15 and surveyed 1,507 respondents nationwide. The reported margin of error was plus or minus 2.8 percentage points.