Two national surveys released this week found President Donald Trump receiving low approval marks across several major policy areas, including the economy, inflation, immigration, and the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
Two newly released national polls found President Donald Trump holding an overall job approval rating of 37%, with voters expressing particularly negative views on the economy, inflation, and U.S. policy toward Iran.
The surveys, conducted separately by CBS News/YouGov and The New York Times/Siena College, showed similar overall approval numbers while revealing continued voter concerns over key administration policies.
According to the CBS News/YouGov survey, 33% of Americans approved of Trump’s handling of the economy, while only 27% approved of his handling of inflation.
The poll also found that 43% approved of the administration’s immigration policies, while 34% supported Trump’s handling of Iran-related matters.
The New York Times/Siena College poll similarly reported a 37% overall approval rating for Trump’s performance as president.
That survey found 41% approval for Trump’s immigration policies, 33% approval regarding the economy, and 31% approval for his handling of the conflict involving Iran.
The Times/Siena poll also found that only 30% of respondents believed Trump’s decision to enter the conflict with Iran was the correct course of action.
The polling results arrive as the administration faces mounting pressure over inflation concerns, global instability, and escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The New York Times/Siena College survey was conducted from May 11 through May 15, 2026, among 1,507 registered voters nationwide and carried a margin of error of plus or minus 2.8 percentage points.
The CBS News/YouGov poll surveyed 2,064 U.S. adults between May 13 and May 15, 2026, with a reported margin of error of approximately plus or minus 2.7 percentage points.
The findings emerge as both political parties intensify positioning ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which are expected to serve as a major referendum on the Trump administration’s domestic and foreign policy agenda.
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