Trump approval among Republicans at new low in Fox News poll
A Fox News survey shows 61% disapproval and weaker Republican backing as voters cite affordability concerns and inflation as the main pressure point.
- A Fox News poll conducted May 15-18, 2026, found a record 61% of voters disapprove of President Donald Trump's job performance. Trump's approval hit all-time lows across key demographics including Republicans.
- Economic pessimism is widespread, with 77% of voters saying the economy is in bad shape. Fifty-eight percent identify the cost of living as their top economic worry, up from 50% in February.
- Trump's approval on handling the economy fell to 29%, while only 24% approve of his inflation management. Approval has eroded significantly even among core constituencies.
- Politics writer Nick Field stated, 'Devastating numbers for Trump, as the latest Fox News poll shows Americans prefer Sleepy Joe's economy.' Political observers warned of potential midterm disasters.
- Fifty-One percent of voters report their family finances are worse than two years ago, echoing strain before the 2022 midterms. Fifty-six percent doubt government competence at managing the economy.
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“Disapproval of Trump is reaching new record highs,” according to a new poll by Trump-friendly Fox News. Two other polls show similar results.
Shock Fox News poll shows Trump at dire new low with GOP voters
President Donald Trump’s standing among Republican voters has hit a stunning new low in the latest Fox News poll. According to the survey of 1,002 registered voters nationwide, Trump’s overall approval rating was at 39%. The poll shows 61% of voters disapproving of Trump’s performance.
Donald Trump rushes to weak values in a Fox News survey. Especially the economy and inflation become a problem for the US President.
Trump approval sinks to record low among Republicans in stunning Fox News poll
The survey, conducted May 15-18, just before news of Trump’s highly criticized $1.8 billion DOJ ‘slush fund’ deal came to light, found over half of Republicans disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy
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