President Donald Trump’s job disapproval rating has surged to its highest level of his second term, according to a series of new national surveys released this week. The data arrives as the White House struggles to maintain public support for Operation Epic Fury in Iran while grappling with a persistent spike in domestic energy costs.
Voter Dissatisfaction Hits Record High
A new national survey from Big Data Poll, conducted between March 22 and March 24, 2026, shows the President’s disapproval rating reaching 55.7%. With only 42.3% of registered voters approving of his performance, the resulting negative spread of 13.4 percentage points marks the widest gap of his current tenure.
While the White House points to a “common-sense agenda” that secured nearly 80 million votes in 2024, the current numbers suggest a fracturing of the coalition that returned Trump to power.
Demographic Erosion: Key Statistics
The most significant shifts appear among independent and minority voters, groups that were instrumental in the 2024 election. According to the latest data:
- Hispanic Voters: Disapproval has climbed to 58%, a stark reversal from the near-parity achieved in 2024.
- Black Voters: Only 15% currently hold a favorable view of the President, with disapproval among young Black men reaching a staggering 79%.
- Asian Americans: Approval has plummeted from 47% at the start of the term to 29% this month.
- Independents: Democrats now hold an 18-point advantage among this critical bloc.
Poll Tracker Comparison
The downward trend is consistent across major polling aggregates, though the severity of the deficit varies by outlet:
| Polling Source | Approval | Disapproval | Net Spread |
| Big Data Poll | 42.3% | 55.7% | -13.4 |
| RealClear Polling | 41.2% | 56.6% | -15.4 |
| The New York Times | 40.0% | 56.0% | -16.0 |
| CNN Poll-of-Polls | 38.0% | 60.0% | -22.0 |
Economic and Foreign Policy Headwinds
Dissatisfaction is largely driven by the ongoing conflict in Iran and its immediate impact on the American wallet. Ipsos reports that 63% of Americans now describe the economy as “weak,” with 66% disapproving of the President’s handling of the cost of living as gasoline prices continue to climb.
Despite the administration’s insistence that the “MAGA base is not wavering,” analysts warn of a “tired electorate.” Brett Loyd of the Independent Center noted that the data suggests voters feel they have “no one to turn to,” regardless of their frustration with the current administration.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) spokesperson Bridget Gonzalez signaled that the opposition intends to capitalize on these figures, stating that voters are “done listening to broken promises.”
