President Trump's Approval Rating Declines in September 2026 National and North Carolina Polls
Recent national polls indicate a continued decline in President Trump's approval rating, with some surveys showing figures as low as 30%. For instance, an AP/NORC poll found a 33% approval rating, Quinnipiac University reported 32%, CNN/SSRS 34%, Ipsos with Reuters 33%, and American Research Group 30%. Emerson College and Marquette University Law School polls showed slightly higher approval at 40%. In North Carolina, a High Point University poll revealed President Trump's approval rating among registered voters to be 42%, with a 54% disapproval rating. This is lower than his first-term average of 41%. The decline in approval comes amidst various controversial headlines, including his backing of AI data centers, the ongoing war with Iran, and attempts to tighten restrictions around mail-in ballots.
