President Donald Trump's approval rating has reached its lowest point during his second term, according to an ABC News poll released April 30. The survey found Trump's approval at 37 percent, down from 39 percent in February, with disapproval climbing to 62 percent—the highest disapproval rating recorded across both of his presidential terms. The poll surveyed 2,560 U.S. adults between April 24 and 28, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.
Across eight major policy areas tested, voters expressed negative views of Trump's handling on nearly every front. On the economy, approval stood at 34 percent, down from 41 percent in February. Immigration approval remained at 40 percent, unchanged from February but down from 43 percent in October 2025. Trump's management of relations with U.S. allies and his handling of a war with Iran both received 33 percent approval ratings, while 34 percent approved of his military strikes against Iran—a figure that has declined as support continues to drop compared to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted in March showing 38 percent backing.
Other policy areas fared worse. Only 27 percent approved of Trump's handling of inflation, while just 23 percent approved of his management of the cost-of-living crisis. His handling of the immigration situation at the U.S.-Mexico border received the highest approval rating among the eight issues tested at 45 percent, though still registering as negative overall. On taxes, approval was 38 percent.
As midterm elections approach, the polling data suggests potential vulnerabilities for Trump and his party's control of the House. The ABC News survey found that voters would be more inclined to support a Democratic candidate in a U.S. House election held today.
Trump's administration has disputed negative interpretations of the approval ratings. In a recent phone interview with NewsMax, Trump stated: "It is a problem I'm not on the ballot. Everyone says if I was on a ballot we'd win in a landslide. I have some of the best poll numbers I've ever had."
Other recent polling has shown slightly higher approval figures. A Rasmussen Reports poll conducted April 26 to 30 of 1,500 likely voters found Trump's approval at 43 percent, while an Insider Advantage poll from April 26 to 27 of 800 likely voters showed 44 percent approval, though broader polling trends continue to indicate negative approval overall.
