Trump's Presidential Approval Falls to 33% in Latest AP-NORC Poll
AP-NORC poll shows President Trump's approval rating at 33%, down from 37% in June 2026, with disapproval majority across economy, immigration, and foreign policy issues.
What happened
According to the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, President Donald Trump's job approval rating has declined to 33% among U.S. adults as of July 23, 2026. The poll was conducted by AP-NORC at the University of Chicago and represents a slight decrease from 37% approval recorded in June 2026.
The latest polling data shows: - Overall approval: 33% approve, 66% disapprove of how President Trump is handling his job as president - Economy: 33% approve of economic handling, with 69% saying it's poor (as of June 11, 2026) - Immigration: 40% approve, 59% disapprove (as of June 11, 2026) - Foreign policy: 36% approve, 62% disapprove (as of May 14, 2026) - Personal favorability: 38% favorable, 59% unfavorable toward Donald Trump (as of June 11, 2026)
The poll was published on July 23, 2026, by the Associated Press and NORC at the University of Chicago through their AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Why it matters
The poll indicates a concerning trend in presidential approval ratings. As noted in the findings, Trump's approval "tends to stay within a narrow range, but the latest number has once again fallen well below where his approval stood when he took office last year." This pattern suggests ongoing challenges for the administration across multiple policy areas.
The broader context reveals that Americans have maintained a pessimistic outlook about the country's direction for several years. Approximately 7 in 10 U.S. adults say the country is heading in the wrong direction, according to the poll data.
The decline from 37% to 33% approval represents another downward movement in what appears to be a sustained period of declining or stagnant presidential approval ratings. The polling shows consistent disapproval across key issue areas including the economy (69% negative), immigration (59% negative), and foreign policy (62% negative).
What to watch
The AP-NORC poll data suggests several areas warrant continued monitoring:
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Economic sentiment: With 69% of Americans expressing that economic handling is poor, economic conditions remain a significant factor in overall approval ratings.
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Immigration policy: The immigration issue shows a 59% disapproval rate, indicating this remains a contentious area for the administration.
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Foreign policy performance: At 62% disapproval, foreign policy represents another area where public opinion is largely negative.
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Personal favorability gap: The 59% unfavorable rating compared to only 38% favorable suggests significant challenges in building positive personal connections with the electorate.
The poll methodology and sample size from AP-NORC at the University of Chicago provides credible data for tracking these trends over time. Continued polling will be necessary to determine whether the current approval level represents a new baseline or if further changes are likely.
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