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Trump’s Utah Approval Falls Below 50%, LDS Disapprove

4/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump’s job approval fell below 50% in Utah in April, reflecting losses among religious voters and Republicans.
A Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll of 815 Utah voters conducted April 15-20 reported 54% disapproval and 44% approval of Trump’s performance.
Among Latter-day Saints, approval was 54% while disapproval was 43%.
Only 41% of Utah respondents approved of Trump’s handling of the war in Iran, compared with 54% disapproval.

History

Historical Context

In 2017, President Donald Trump faced a 37% approval rating, reflecting significant challenges within the Republican Party, including figures like Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan. His declining support among religious voters, particularly Latter-day Saints, echoed historical shifts in voter sentiment during contentious administrations, indicating potential long-term implications for Republican strategies in Utah and nationwide as they addressed growing voter discontent.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump’s job approval fell below 50% in Utah in April, reflecting losses among religious voters and Republicans.
A Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll of 815 Utah voters conducted April 15-20 reported 54% disapproval and 44% approval of Trump’s performance.
Among Latter-day Saints, approval was 54% while disapproval was 43%.
Only 41% of Utah respondents approved of Trump’s handling of the war in Iran, compared with 54% disapproval.

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