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Fri Feb 20, 2026, 08:50 AM Friday

Donald Trump Approval Rating Hits New All‑Time Low [View all]

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Source: newsweek.com


News Article

Feb 20, 2026 at 05:56 AM EST By Sam Stevenson


President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to a new low, as negative views harden and disapproval now outweighs approval by double digits, according to a national poll.
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White House spokesperson Davis Ingle told Newsweek in an emailed statement earlier this week, "The ultimate poll was November 5, 2024, when nearly 80 million Americans overwhelmingly elected President Trump to deliver on his popular and commonsense agenda."

Why It Matters

The downward move in Trump's job approval coincided with a widening intensity gap—with more voters strongly disapproving than approving—an indicator historically linked to turnout and midterm outcomes, particularly when public focus shifts to domestic priorities.

For Trump, the latest numbers suggest frustration is not only widespread but increasingly intense among voters who are already opposed to his agenda.....................

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-approval-rating-new-low-11553676

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