Trump Disapproval Rating Hits Record 62% in Washington Post-ABC-Ipsos Poll
Primary region US
Tags Elections
Regions US
A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll conducted April 24-28 found President Trump's disapproval rating reached 62%, the highest of both his terms, with approval at 37%. The erosion is driven by 66% disapproval of his handling of the Iran war, 76% on cost of living, and 72% on inflation. Democrats hold a 5-point advantage on the generic congressional ballot, up from 2 points in February. Trump's approval among Republican-leaning independents fell to 56%, suggesting weakening base heading into the November midterms.
Strategic interpretation
The 62% disapproval rating, combined with Democrats' broadening generic ballot lead, signals serious headwinds for Republicans in the 2026 midterms. The erosion is driven less by partisan opposition than by collapsing independent support and record disapproval on pocketbook issues, suggesting the Iran war's economic fallout — not merely partisan polarization — is the primary driver reshaping the electoral landscape.