Overview
- President Donald Trump’s national approval averaged roughly 38%–40% in poll aggregates reported on May 22–23, with disapproval near 58%.
- Voters’ ratings of Trump’s handling of the economy were especially weak at about 33% approval in recent Quinnipiac and AP/NORC surveys, and Republican backing on that issue has eroded.
- U.S. security activity around Cuba, including increased surveillance flights, the USS Nimitz entering the Caribbean, and the Justice Department’s indictment of Raúl Castro, were cited in coverage as a proximate context during the week those polls were released.
- Several Trump‑endorsed Republicans won recent primary contests, including Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s 4th District and Julia Letlow in Louisiana’s Senate race, a development that highlights his sway over GOP nominations even as his public standing weakens.
- Polling averages also show a Democratic advantage on the generic congressional ballot that analysts link to the president’s low ratings, a dynamic that could make control of the House vulnerable for Republicans in November.