Trump's Economic Approval Faces Downturn Ahead of 2026 Midterms

The recent AP-NORC poll reveals a significant drop in President Trump's approval ratings on the economy and immigration. With only 31% of US adults approving of his economic performance, this decline might impact his party adversely as they prepare for the 2026 midterm elections.

A recent AP-NORC poll highlights a significant decline in public approval of President Donald Trump's handling of the economy and immigration. This comes as the nation gears up for the 2026 midterms, raising concerns for the Republican Party.

The poll, conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, reports that only 31% of US adults are satisfied with Trump's economic management. This is a sharp fall from the 40% approval rating recorded in March, marking his lowest performance in this domain during his time in office so far.

As issues of economic management and immigration played a crucial role in Trump's election, these declining approval rates suggest potential vulnerabilities for the president and his party as they head into the upcoming midterm elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)