President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating has seen an upward trend this month, according to the latest survey results from Emerson College Polling.

The poll indicates that 48% of respondents disapprove of Trump, while his approval rating remains unchanged at 45%.

In the context of international affairs, particularly the Israel-Hamas conflict, Trump appears to have garnered some support. Following the recent Gaza ceasefire agreement, 47% of voters expressed approval of his handling of the situation, with 34% expressing disapproval.

Public opinion is evenly divided regarding the success of Trump’s second term, with half of the surveyed population viewing it as successful and the other half perceiving it as unsuccessful.

“Republican voters largely support Trump’s approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict, with an approval rating of 80% compared to 7% disapproval,” explained Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling. “Conversely, Democratic voters show a 57% disapproval against 19% approval. Among independents, there has been a notable shift; they now approve of his handling of the conflict 43% to 38%, whereas back in April, 43% disapproved compared to 25% approval.”

Voters continued to cite the economy as the country’s top issue at 31%, followed
by threats to democracy (23%), immigration (13%), healthcare (9%), crime (8%), and housing
affordability (6%).

Forty percent of voters say their household finances are worse off than a year ago, while 30% are
better off, and 30% are about the same.

“Majorities of voters under 30 and in their 40s say they are worse off financially than a year ago,
and these groups are most likely to name the economy as the top issue facing the country. Voters over 70 are more concerned about threats to democracy, at 39%, than any other age group,” Kimball said.

Democrats also have a slight lead in the 2026 congressional ballot test with 44%, while Republicans received 43% support.

In a hypothetical 2028 presidential poll, Vice President JD Vance (R) led California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) 46% to 45% with 10% undecided.