President Donald Trump faces a difficult Memorial Day with his approval rating in decline across most of America. Data from Civiqs reveals a political divide, emphasizing the nation’s deep-seated polarization. This survey collected 106,368 responses from January 20, 2025, to May 23, 2026, showing Trump’s net approval is negative in 36 states and positive in 14.
This polling coincides with Memorial Day on May 25, a day to honor U.S. Armed Forces members who died in service. Trump’s dismal approval ratings are crucial as the midterm elections approach. While Trump himself is not up for election, these races often serve as a reflection of the sitting president’s performance, shaping their legislative agenda.
Typically, the party out of power performs better in midterms. In 2018, Republicans lost the House. Both congressional chambers currently hold slim Republican majorities. Losing control in either chamber could hinder the GOP’s legislative goals.
Civiqs data, illustrated by Newsweek, shows Trump’s approval at 36 percent nationally, with 59 percent disapproval across over 106,000 registered voters.
The map indicates strong support in Republican strongholds like Wyoming (+26) and West Virginia (+16). Only 14 states exhibit net positive approval, marking a starkly polarized nation. Deep blue states like Hawaii, Vermont, and Maryland show disapproval rates nearing or exceeding 70 percent.
States With Highest Approval Ratings
Trump’s support holds firm in Republican-dominated states that supported him in 2024. The Plains, Mountain West, and parts of Appalachia show continued approval, despite negative national sentiment.
Wyoming tops the list with a 26-point net approval. North Dakota follows with 17 points, and West Virginia shows 16 points of approval. These states consistently supported Trump in prior Civiqs numbers.
Idaho (+14) and Alabama (+11, tied with South Dakota) also show strong support, maintaining a solid Republican base.
States With Lowest Approval Ratings
The lowest approval ratings appear in Democratic territories opposing Trump in 2024. The West Coast and Northeast regions reflect entrenched opposition, especially in Hawaii (-61), Vermont (-57), and Maryland (-50). California and Massachusetts (-45) report similar trends, highlighting firm Democratic resistance.
Other Trump Polling
Civiqs’ findings align with negative results from other sources. A New York Times/Siena College poll recorded Trump’s disapproval at 59 percent, a record high in their survey. Similarly, a CNN poll reported a 66 percent disapproval, the highest during Trump’s nonconsecutive terms.
The CNN survey took place from May 11 to May 15, 2026, among 1,507 registered voters, using live phone interviews in English and Spanish, with a 2.8 percentage point error margin.
Trump’s Memorial Day Message
On Memorial Day, Trump criticized Democrats on Truth Social. He referred to them as ‘Dumocrats’ and accused them of disrespecting the military and its successes. In another post, he attacked their policies and candidates.
White House Response
The White House has not addressed the new poll results directly. Previously, spokesman Davis Ingle highlighted Trump’s re-election in November 2024 with nearly 80 million votes as the ultimate measure of his agenda’s popularity.