A new ABC News and Washington Post poll released this evening shows President Trump’s disapproval rating reaching 62 percent.
The survey highlights growing frustration with inflation, foreign policy handling and domestic issues.
This marks the highest disapproval number recorded for him in any major poll.
Respondents pointed to economic pressures and recent Middle East developments as key concerns.
The White House called the poll biased and outdated.
62 percent disapproval is tough territory for any sitting president.
The economy and foreign policy are clearly dragging the numbers down.
This will fuel more internal party chatter heading into the midterms.
Post-ABC-Ipsos Poll | May 5, 2026
| Category |
Approval |
Disapproval |
Key Driver |
| Overall Job Performance |
37% |
62% |
Record high disapproval for both terms |
| Cost of Living |
23% |
76% |
Sharpest point of public frustration |
| Iran War Handling |
33% |
66% |
Majority view military force as a mistake |
| Inflation |
27% |
72% |
Driven by record gasoline price spikes |
| Economy (General) |
34% |
65% |
7-point drop since February 2026 |
| U.S.-Mexico Border |
45% |
54% |
Highest rating, but still underwater |
Public Dissatisfaction Grows as Trump Faces Weak Poll Numbers
“As the United States navigates the lingering effects of military engagement with Iran and an associated rise in energy costs, a new survey reveals broad dissatisfaction with the direction of the country and with President Donald Trump’s handling of key challenges. Conducted April 24-28, 2026, among 2,560 U.S. adults by Ipsos for ABC News and The Washington Post using the probability-based KnowledgePanel, the poll found that 37 percent of Americans approve of the way Trump is handling his job as president, while 62 percent disapprove. This marks a slight decline from 39 percent approval in February and represents the lowest approval rating of his current term, with disapproval reaching a record high across both of his presidencies.The margin of sampling error for the full sample is plus or minus 2 percentage points. Among registered voters, the margin is plus or minus 2.2 points. These figures come at a moment when external pressures, including an oil crisis triggered by the Iran conflict and gas prices at a four-year high, have compounded domestic concerns. Two-thirds of Americans, or about 67 percent, say the country is headed in the wrong direction, a sentiment that spans most partisan lines but is held particularly strongly by Democrats and independents.”