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Trump's Approval Plummets Ahead of Midterms: -18 Nationwide

2/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump holds a net approval rating of -18 points in most states, per Civiqs (39% approve, 57% disapprove).
Hawaii is -58, Vermont is -54, and West Virginia is +25, according to Civiqs.
A YouGov survey finds half of Americans rate him as a "poor" president, the worst among 20 evaluated.
As midterm elections approach, these ratings could affect Republican performance.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a net approval rating of -18 points in most states, per Civiqs (39% approve, 57% disapprove).
Hawaii is -58, Vermont is -54, and West Virginia is +25, according to Civiqs.
A YouGov survey finds half of Americans rate him as a "poor" president, the worst among 20 evaluated.
As midterm elections approach, these ratings could affect Republican performance.