Donald Trump is facing fresh political pressure after a new New York Times/Siena College poll showed his approval rating slipping to its lowest point of his second term. The survey, released Monday, found that just 37 percent of voters approve of Trump’s job performance, while 59 percent disapprove.
The drop marks a decline from January, when the same poll showed Trump sitting at 40 percent approval. According to the survey, women, younger voters, Black voters, and Hispanic voters reported some of the strongest disapproval numbers. Eighty-three percent of Black voters surveyed said they disapprove of Trump’s performance, while 71 percent of Hispanic voters shared the same view.
The poll also pointed to growing frustration over the administration’s handling of the war in Iran. Sixty-four percent of respondents said entering the conflict was the wrong decision, while only 30 percent said it was the right move. Most voters also said they do not believe the war effort will ultimately be worth the financial cost.
The latest numbers arrive as economic concerns continue weighing heavily on voters nationwide. Recent polling from Siena College earlier this year found that many Americans still rate the economy as “fair” or “poor,” with affordability remaining one of the biggest issues heading into the 2026 midterm season.
Trump still maintains strong support among Republicans, with 82 percent of GOP voters in the poll saying they approve of his performance. However, the widening national disapproval numbers could create new challenges for Republicans as the campaign season ramps up.
The New York Times/Siena survey was conducted May 11 through May 15 among 1,507 respondents and carries a margin of error of 2.8 percentage points.
