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Rodríguez’s disapproval rating climbed 5 percentage points to 63%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll found that Trump’s approval rating among his base rural voters is now at 50%, down from 60% in February, with a disapproval rating of 48%, up from 34%.
From Salon ● Jun. 16, 2026
That net 39% disapproval rating is up from a net 26% who disapproved in August and 19% who disapproved in February.
From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025
Multiple polls showed the incumbent with a disapproval rating over 50%, and a mix of frustrations with his policies and his perceived vulnerability led 11 candidates to challenge him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
Since September, Mr. Biden’s approval number has dropped 4 percentage points and his disapproval rating has increased by 6 percentage points, according to Monmouth University.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
