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Trump Approval Hits –25, Trailing in 41 States

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 3:12 PM UTC · How we work

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Disapproval Doesn't Shift Votes

September 2026 polls show U.S. President Donald Trump has national net approval about –25 and is underwater in 41 states, including all battlegrounds.
Political science professor Grant Reeher said high presidential disapproval does not necessarily translate into votes for the opposing party.
Civiqs data shows strongest disapproval among younger voters, independents and postgraduates.
Rainey Center survey found daily AI tool users rate Trump +9, weekly –35, monthly –50.

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Gas Prices Surge

September 2026 polls show U.S. President Donald Trump at –25 net approval, trailing in 41 states, all battlegrounds.
Trump’s war in Iran has lifted gasoline to over $4 a gallon, straining voters and prompting calls for transparency and limits on war powers.
Vice President JD Vance urged Republicans to be transparent with voters about Iran war frustrations.
The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s mail-in ballot order, ruling it unconstitutional.

Blindspot

The Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to restrict mail-in ballots, ruling the measure unconstitutional and emphasizing the judiciary’s role in protecting voting rights.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

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Disapproval Doesn't Shift Votes

September 2026 polls show U.S. President Donald Trump has national net approval about –25 and is underwater in 41 states, including all battlegrounds.
Political science professor Grant Reeher said high presidential disapproval does not necessarily translate into votes for the opposing party.
Civiqs data shows strongest disapproval among younger voters, independents and postgraduates.
Rainey Center survey found daily AI tool users rate Trump +9, weekly –35, monthly –50.

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