Overview
- A Fox News national survey fielded May 15–18 of 1,002 registered voters found 39% approval and a record 61% disapproval of President Trump, with a margin of error of about ±3 points.
- The poll recorded steep negatives on economic issues, with roughly 29% approving Trump’s economic policy and about 24% approving his handling of inflation, while most voters said prices and affordability are their top concerns.
- Analysts flagged weakening support inside the Republican coalition, noting a measurable drop in net Republican approval between February and May and growing dissatisfaction among non‑MAGA Republicans.
- Reporting links the public backlash to rising living costs and foreign‑policy strains and notes that aggressive, out‑of‑cycle state redistricting plus an April Supreme Court decision have made it harder to legally challenge maps, which could limit Democratic gains in the House.
- The White House downplayed the poll, citing Trump’s 2024 victory as a mandate, but strategists warn that the combination of voter anger on pocketbook issues and structural map changes will shape campaign tactics and turnout before November.