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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

“Among Republicans, Trump’s approval has actually ticked up a point since Epstein became a focal point, while his disapproval rating has declined by one point,” Silver concluded in his analysis.

From Salon • Aug. 3, 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

That’s worse than his overall 58% disapproval rating.

From Washington Times • Jun. 28, 2023

Support for Kishida's cabinet totalled 46%, down from 59% in the previous survey three weeks ago, while the disapproval rating rose to 28% from 21% over the same period, NHK said.

From Reuters • Aug. 8, 2022