Trump Approval Slips in Iowa and Across Nation, New Poll Shows
President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen below water in Iowa and across most of the country 20 months into his second term, according to new polling from Civiqs. The rolling tracking poll of registered voters shows Trump at 33 percent approval nationally against 61 percent disapproval, a net rating of minus 28.
Iowa's numbers mirror the national trend. The state has dropped from a net approval rating of +6 on January 20, 2025, to -21 today, a 27-point decline. That places Iowa among the states with the largest drops since Trump began his second term.
How Does Trump's Approval in Iowa Compare to Other States?
Only nine states still give Trump a positive net approval rating. Wyoming leads at +19, followed by North Dakota at +11. West Virginia and Arkansas sit at +9, Alabama at +5, Idaho and Kansas at +2, and Oklahoma and Montana at +1.
Iowa's -21 rating puts it well below the national average and in line with several battleground states. Every major swing state is underwater, including Nevada at -26, Georgia at -24, Pennsylvania at -23, and Wisconsin at -20.
Even traditionally Republican states have seen significant erosion. Kentucky fell from +23 to -11, a 34-point drop. Oklahoma dropped 30 points, Tennessee fell 30 points, and Texas moved from +6 to -19.
What Demographic Groups Show the Weakest Support for Trump?
The polling shows clear demographic divisions. Among voters aged 18 to 34, only 20 percent approve of Trump's performance while 72 percent disapprove. Voters aged 35 to 49 give Trump 27 percent approval and 65 percent disapproval.
Independents remain strongly negative, with 26 percent approving and 66 percent disapproving. Women disapprove by a 65-to-29 margin, while men are more divided at 55 percent disapproval and 37 percent approval.
Education continues to be a fault line. Postgraduates approve at just 22 percent with 73 percent disapproving. Non-college graduates show 36 percent approval but still trail disapproval.
How Has the White House Responded to the Polling?
The White House has dismissed the polling, pointing instead to Trump's 2024 election victory as the true measure of public support. Spokesman Davis Ingle has repeatedly cited the nearly 80 million Americans who voted for Trump as evidence of the administration's mandate.
“The ultimate poll was November 5th 2024 when nearly 80 million Americans overwhelmingly elected President Trump to deliver on his popular and commonsense agenda,” Ingle said.
Ingle added that Trump is working to create jobs, reduce inflation, and improve housing affordability, arguing the effects of the administration's policies will become more apparent over time. The White House maintains that the president has already delivered significant results and that “this is just the beginning as his agenda continues taking effect.”
What Does This Mean for Iowa Republicans?
Iowa's 27-point decline since January 2025 is notable for a state that backed Trump by double digits in the 2024 election. The shift suggests that even strong Republican states are feeling the effects of the administration's current standing.
For Iowa voters, the polling offers a snapshot of where things stand midway through Trump's second term. With midterm elections approaching, these numbers could shape the political landscape in the state.
The Civiqs data tracks registered voters and is updated regularly. The full state-by-state breakdown is available on the Civiqs website.