President Donald Trump's approval rating has hit a new low, according to a new polling average.

According to RealClearPolitics, which aggregates several polls, the president's net approval rating is at -8.9 percentage points, the lowest in his second term so far, as per the website's tracker.

Newsweek reached out to the White House by email to comment outside of normal business hours.

Why It Matters

A series of elections for key positions, including the New York mayor , are taking place across the country on Tuesday. If Trump is viewed negatively, this might affect the Republican Party more broadly in these elections and later in the November 2026 midterm elections.

What To Know

The polling average found that 44.3 percent of people approve of Trump's job performance and 53.2 perce

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