Trump Approval Rating By State Shows 37% As GOP Support Falls
Trump approval rating by state now sits at 37% overall in a new -NORC poll, while support among Republicans for his handling of the economy has fallen to 63%. The same poll found that Republican approval on the economy was about 8 in 10 in February, a drop that narrows his margin inside his own party.
-NORC Poll Numbers
The poll shows about 6 in 10 Republicans approve of how Donald Trump is handling the economy. That compares with 79% in February, when roughly 8 in 10 Republicans approved of his economic handling. Trump’s overall approval rating also rose from 33% in April to 37% now.
About one-third of U.S. adults approve of how Trump is handling the economy. The broader number still leaves him with limited support outside his party, even though Republicans remain far more favorable than other groups.
Republican Economic Support
Ariel Gutierrez, a Republican in Wisconsin, pointed to gas prices and the war with Iran as part of the strain. “The whole Iran issue has just exacerbated it,” Gutierrez said. He also said, “Maybe we were seeing it in groceries before, but now — with this push on gas and travel and all that — that is how people want to live the leisure part of their lives... and it is directly impacting us there now. And yes, I believe from Trump’s policies, not from his predecessors.”
Richard Baumgartner, a Republican from Las Vegas, took a different view. “Unfortunately, because of the war, the economy is a little bit off kilter,” he said. He added, “I think it’ll fall back into place after things resolve over there. Temporary price increases — it’s unfortunate, but it’s something that has to be confronted in a situation like this where you have a very serious problem.”
Trump And Voter Friction
The poll also shows Trump remains a weak figure with voters outside his party. Nearly all Democrats disapprove of his performance as president, and about 7 in 10 independents do as well. Most Americans also continue to disapprove of his approach to Iran and foreign policy.
Trump’s handpicked candidate defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in a primary election challenge on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, giving him a separate political win as his economic numbers soften among Republicans. For now, the headline number is that his base is still behind him, but less firmly on the issue that helped define his campaign: the economy.
