Republicans grow increasingly worried about Trump’s negative polls
Republicans are increasingly concerned about President Donald Trump's declining approval ratings, which a recent New York Times/Siena College poll shows at 37 percent approval and 59 percent disapproval. The poll highlights voter anxiety over inflation, high gas prices, and U.S. involvement in the war in Iran, prompting GOP strategists to warn of potential midterm losses if the ratings fall into the low‑30s. While some Republicans hope that recent redistricting gains may offset the impact, Democratic strategists see the polling as an opportunity to capitalize on Trump’s perceived shortcomings.
- ▪The New York Times/Siena College poll released on May 19 2026 recorded a 37 percent approval rating for Trump, down from 40 percent in the previous survey.
- ▪Republican consultants warned that approval in the low‑30s could lead to significant electoral setbacks in the upcoming midterms.
- ▪Republicans cite redistricting maps as a possible buffer against losses despite the president’s sagging ratings.
- ▪Democratic strategists plan to focus on Trump’s negative ratings and policy failures to strengthen their chances in 2026 elections.
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State Watch Republicans grow increasingly worried about Trump’s negative polls Comments: by Amie Parnes - 05/19/26 6:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied by Amie Parnes - 05/19/26 6:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING [Join Amie Parnes and Ian Swanson for a live Q&A discussion on the Fight for 2028 and why Donald Trump’s approval ratings are concerning for the GOP at noon EDT on Tuesday.] Republicans see President Trump’s sagging approval ratings as a major problem heading into the midterms. Their fears are underscored by a New York Times/Siena College poll released Monday showing Trump’s approval ratings hitting new second-term lows as voters expressed anxiety about inflation, gas prices and U.S. involvement in the war in Iran.
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