President Trump’s approval rating has slipped below water once again, with a growing number of voters saying the country is heading in the wrong direction, according to a new national poll from Emerson College Polling released Friday.
The survey shows that 45% of voters currently approve of the job Trump is doing as president, while 46% disapprove. About 9% of respondents said they were unsure or had no opinion either way.
Since taking office, Trump’s approval has seen a gradual decline. Back in January, the same poll showed him with a 49% approval rating and a 41% disapproval mark. By April, support and opposition had evened out at 45%. This latest poll reflects a continued downward trend.
On the broader national mood, the numbers aren’t encouraging for the president either. Just over 53% of respondents said the country is headed in the wrong direction, compared to nearly 48% who feel it’s on the right path a worrying split for a president facing multiple domestic and international challenges.
Looking ahead to the midterm elections, the data suggests that the Republican Party has some rebuilding to do if it wants to maintain its hold on Congress. Historically, the party in power tends to suffer losses during the midterms, and this poll points to that pattern potentially repeating.
In a hypothetical congressional matchup, Democrats currently have a slight edge over Republicans, with 43% of voters saying they would choose a Democrat for Congress, compared to 40% who would vote Republican. Another 18% remain undecided a sizable bloc that could sway either way depending on the political climate closer to the election.
While there’s still time for Trump and the GOP to improve their standing with voters, these latest figures signal growing dissatisfaction, especially among moderates and independents who may be feeling uneasy about the country’s direction.
