Trump underwater in every key swing state, and now he’s slipping in Texas too

US President Donald Trump's approval ratings are going down again. Apparently, the ratings plummeted even beyond swing states. As the Fourth of July comes and goes, a new poll shows he’s now underwater in more than half the country. The president's stronghold, Texas, is starting to look shaky, too.

Donald Trump's approval rating is low in 29 U.S. states. Polls show that many people are worried about the economy, tariffs, and immigration policies, which are all hurting his support across the country.

What do the polls show?

Civiqs' polling, which included 35,929 responses, indicates that while Trump's support rating is positive in some states, it is declining in others.


Overall, net positive approval ratings are found in 21 of the 50 states that were studied, while net negative ratings are found in 29.

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His approval rating is below average in other states. In Maryland, his approval rating is -41, and in Hawaii, it is -47.

Trump's approval rating has likewise stayed in the negative range on a national level. Trump had a net approval rating of -14 points, with 40 percent of respondents approving and 54 percent disapproving, according to a YouGov/Economist poll of 1,590 adults taken between June 20 and June 23, as per a report by Newsweek.

This was a slight decrease from -13 last week. The margin of error for the survey was +/- 3.5 percent.
In the meantime, a Tyson Group survey of 1,027 American adults conducted between June 25 and June 26 revealed that Trump's net approval rating was 6 points lower, with 45 percent of respondents approving and 51 percent disapproving.

Where is Donald Trump still popular?

Wyoming has the highest approval rating for Trump, with a net rating of +44 percent. With an approval rating of +36 in West Virginia, he is also well-liked there.

What’s driving his approval ratings down?

Trump's first few months in office have seen a range in his popularity. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is in charge of overseeing the cuts that have sparked demonstrations. Trump's immigration policies have been the subject of other rallies, and his tariffs and strikes on Iran have also drawn criticism.

On the other hand, the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day in the United States, honours the Declaration of Independence. Given that it is a day of celebration and patriotism, any decline in Trump's popularity during the festivities would be devastating, as per a report by Newsweek.

Protests against the Trump administration have taken place nationwide over the weekend of Independence Day, including rallies and demonstrations. The impact of Trump's policies and national and international events is likely to cause fluctuations in his approval rating.

How are experts interpreting the polls?

Since April, Donald Trump's approval rating has remained consistent in the mid-40s, indicating a high level of support, according to Richard Johnson, a senior lecturer in U.S. politics and policy at Queen Mary University of London.

The economy has had a major impact on Trump's approval ratings, especially since the imposition of tariffs, which has caused a decline in ratings and is anticipated to be the main factor determining his future, an expert weighed in.

FAQs

In how many states is Trump's approval rating negative?
According to Civiqs polling, Trump is losing support in 29 of 50 states, including some key swing states and even Republican stronghold Texas.


What is causing the greatest drop in Trump's popularity?
Economic uncertainty, tariffs, and controversial immigration and foreign affairs policies are cited as major reasons for the drop in his public support.