On July 7, a remarkable report on President Trump’s Unfavorable and Favorable ratings taken by 15 of the nations top pollsters was published on line. The article was written by reporter Victoria E. Freile and originally published by the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle and is entitled Trump approval ratings: Here’s where the latest polls stand after July 4
Following is the full unedited report
America’s semiquincentennial and Independence Day weekend is in the rearview mirror, but how is President Donald Trump performing as president?
In the latest The Economist/YouGov survey, voters said that President Trump has not paid enough attention to the nation’s most pressing problems.
A recent Economist/YouGov survey found that 60% of respondents believe Trump has not focused on the country’s most important issues. The findings come as Americans continue to grapple with high living costs and economic uncertainty. Twenty-eight percent of respondents said the country is headed in the right direction, while 61% said it is on the wrong track, according to the survey.
The poll also found Trump struggling with several key issues. More than half of respondents said they disapproved of his handling of health care, education, abortion and the environment.
Donald Trump approval ratings: What polls show
Note: Polls are constantly changing and different pollsters ask different varieties of the population.
New York Times
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest New York Times poll (July 6, 2026):
- Favorable: 39%
- Unfavorable: 58%
Rasmussen
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Rasmussen poll (July 3, 2026):
- Favorable: 40%
- Unfavorable: 58%
The latest figures include 23% of U.S. voters who “strongly approve” of the job Trump is doing as president as well as 47% of voters who “strongly disapprove,” according to the report.
Silver Bulletin
Most recent Trump approval rating according to Pollster Nate Silver’s “Silver Bulletin” newsletter (July 3, 2026):
- Favorable: 40%
- Unfavorable: 57%
RealClear Polling
Most recent Trump approval rating according to the latest from RealClear Polling (July 1, 2026):
- Favorable: 40%
- Unfavorable: 58%
Morning Consult
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest from Morning Consult poll (July 1 2026):
- Favorable: 43%
- Unfavorable: 54%
Civiqs
Most recent Trump approval rating according to Civiqs poll (July 1, 2026):
- Favorable: 37%
- Unfavorable: 58%
- Not sure: 5%
The Economist
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest from The Economist (June 30, 2026):
- Favorable: 37%
- Unfavorable: 59%
- Not sure: 5%
The latest report shows that voters believe the top three most important issues Americans are facing are inflation/prices, jobs and the economy, followed by health care. This ranking has remained steady since the start of Trump’s second presidential term.
Big Data Poll
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Big Data Poll: (June 29, 2026):
- Favorable: 43%
- Unfavorable: 53%
- Not sure: 4%
President Trump, according to the poll, has the most support on how he is handling immigration and border security and has the least amount of support on how he is handling the rising inflation and cost of living.
Quinnipiac University
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Quinnipiac University poll (June 24, 2026):
- Favorable: 38%
- Unfavorable: 55%
Echelon Insights
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Echelon Insights poll (June 22, 2026):
- Favorable: 41%
- Unfavorable: 58%
Reuters/IPSOS
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Reuters/IPSOS poll (June 22, 2026):
- Favorable: 37%
- Unfavorable: 62%
CBS News
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest CBS News poll: (June 21, 2026):
- Favorable: 38%
- Unfavorable: 62%
Associated Press/NORC
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Associated Press/NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll: (June 19, 2026):
- Favorable: 37%
- Unfavorable: 62%
Quantus Insights
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Quantus Insights poll (June 18, 2026):
- Favorable: 43%
- Unfavorable: 56%
FOX News
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Fox News poll (June 17, 2026):
- Favorable: 39%
- Unfavorable: 60%
EDITOR’S NOTE: The FOX News poll is the most significant poll because the FOX network is nothing more than Trump’s personal propaganda news agency promoting all things Trump and given the number of Fox News reporters and commentators Trump has hired and made part of his administration. It appears even his preferred news agency has turn on him and viewers switch. (See below article).
Links to quoted or relied upon news sources are here:
Trump approval ratings: Here’s where the latest polls stand after July 4
FOX NEWS RATINGS DISASTER AS VIEWERS SWITCH OFF TRUMP’S FAVORITE NETWORK
On July 8, TV Insider published the following report written by reporter Martin Holmes:
“The cable news ratings for June 2026 are in, and while Fox News remained comfortably in the No. 1 spot in total viewers, President Trump‘s favorite network was down significantly compared to the same period last year.
According to AdWeek, citing Nielsen big data + panel numbers, Fox News averaged 2.26 million total viewersin primetime and 197,000 viewers in the coveted Adults 25-54 demographic for the month of June. In total day, the network averaged 1.451 million total viewers and 133,000 demo viewers.
Fox News was down 5 percent in total viewers and down 6 percent in the demo during primetime compared to May 2026. And it was a similar story across total day, with a 5 percent drop in total viewers and a 6 percent drop in the key demo.
The year-over-year declines were even more noticeable, with the network dropping 19 percent in total viewers and a massive 43 percent in the demo during primetime compared to June 2025. In total day, Fox News was down 15 percent in total viewers and 40 percent in the demo.”
The link to review the full report with photos is here:
https://www.tvinsider.com/1274200/fox-news-ratings-cnn-ms-now-newsnation-newsmax/
COMMENTARY AND ANALYSIS
From a historical perspective, the party that controls the White House loses congressional races in both the United States House and Senate. It is always the popularity of the President that has a major impact on the outcome of the midterm elections, as was the case with Presidents Republican George W. Bush and Democrat Barack Obama.
It’s more likely than not Trump’s unfavorable ratings will continue to tank and will reach historical lows over the next three months as the Iran War he started without congressional approval continues to drag on, as gas and oil prices continue to soar, as the economy tanks even further and as American citizens deal with the high cost of living, consumer goods and groceries and the affordability crisis. Simply put, Trump is on track to becoming the single most disliked President in American history, despite Trump referring to himself repeatedly as “your favorite President” and labeling his poll numbers as “fake news.” Trump will likely cost the Republicans control of congress. Let’s hope so!