Trump’s Approval Hits 33% Nationally as State Map Shows Deep Losses

President Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 33% nationally, matching his lowest point from December 2017, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released August 31. The collapse comes as state-level data shows Trump underwater in every major battleground state. With midterms two months away on November 3, the political landscape has deteriorated significantly since he took office on January 20, 2025.

National approval hits record low

Trump’s approval rating stands at 33% nationally, with 59% disapproving, according to Reuters/Ipsos polling. The survey of 1,167 U.S. adults has a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points. This marks the third consecutive week at 33%, his lowest rating since returning to the White House. It also matches his lowest approval during his first term in December 2017 and falls below former President Joe Biden’s lowest rating of 35% in October 2024.

State map reveals battleground collapse

Civiqs rolling polling shows Trump maintaining strength only in Republican strongholds. Wyoming leads at +22 net approval, followed by North Dakota and West Virginia at +15. However, Trump is underwater in every major battleground state. Tennessee and Utah have fallen to net-even territory, while Indiana has slipped below water. Even deep red states show sharp declines from January 2025, when Wyoming stood at +47 net approval and North Dakota at +34.

Economic concerns drive disapproval

Americans cite rising costs and economic issues as primary concerns weighing on Trump’s standing. Gas prices have risen significantly, and voters express worry about the cost of living. Even in Alabama, a Republican stronghold, approval has slipped to 48%, down 5 points from 53% in early August. The state’s disapproval rose to 42%, with 10% neutral.

Congress approval also collapses

Broader institutional distrust compounds Trump’s weakness. A UMass Amherst poll found only 22% of Americans approve of Congress overall, while just 28% approve of their own representative. Among those who disapprove of Congress, nearly 4 in 10 cited failure to check the president as their reason. Political scientists note that with Republicans controlling both chambers, many voters expect Congress to act as a brake on Trump’s agenda but see it failing to do so.

Final Thoughts

Trump’s 33% approval rating and underwater standing in battleground states signal a difficult midterm environment for Republicans. With only two months until voting, the data suggests Democrats have momentum, though control of Congress remains in Republican hands.

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