Trump is now more unpopular than Biden ever was.

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https://www.ms.now/opinion/trump-polls-biden-inflation

Trump’s polls just passed a historic low
The president is now more unpopular than Joe Biden ever was.
Trump spirals as gas revolt spans Rogan, GOP and independents
May. 15, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
By James Downie

The president’s poll numbers are in the toilet. He is struggling to stay alert during key events. An overseas conflict is dampening enthusiasm among his base. Voters are furious about rising inflation.

This week’s Economist/YouGov poll, just by itself, made for rough reading for the White House: 36% approval versus 58% disapproval, for a net approval rating of -22%.

Believe it or not, however, those are not Trump’s worst approval, disapproval or net numbers. What’s different is the consistency. “In the past, bad numbers one week often have been offset by less-bad numbers in the next poll,” YouGov’s David Montgomery wrote. “Now, the share of Americans who approve of Trump’s job handling has been under 40% for two straight months, and his net approval has been -22 for three straight weeks.”

The lowest three-week average for Biden? -21.8.

Similarly, polling averages from The New York Times and Nate Silver placed Trump’s net approval at -20 and -19.6, respectively. Both numbers are below Biden’s standing when he dropped out of the 2024 race (and below anything from Trump’s first term).

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