A newly released polling map highlights the deep political divides shaping President Donald Trump’s second term, showing that his approval ratings remain sharply split along regional and partisan lines nearly 11 months after returning to office.
According to the latest state-by-state data compiled by polling firm Civiqs, about 40 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s job performance, while 56 percent disapprove. An additional four percent say they neither approve nor disapprove. The national figures are virtually unchanged from the previous month, suggesting that public opinion has largely stabilized at a level that remains unfavorable to the president.
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Why It Matters
As Trump approaches the one-year mark of his second term, the data underscore how entrenched political attitudes have become. With his approval rating below 50 percent nationwide, the president faces potential challenges heading into an election year, particularly in competitive states that often determine national outcomes.
The map shows solid backing in Republican strongholds, steep opposition in Democratic bastions, and persistent weakness in swing states—an overall picture of a polarized electorate with few undecided voters remaining.
A Polarized National Picture
Well into his second term, Trump’s approval rating remains “underwater” nationally, with a net approval score (approval minus disapproval) of around –16 points, nearly identical to where it stood a month ago.
In practical terms, a clear majority of voters continue to express dissatisfaction with Trump as he nears the end of his first year back in office. The lack of movement in the numbers suggests that both supporters and opponents are firmly dug in, leaving little room for shifts in public sentiment.
Strongest Support in Republican States
Trump’s highest approval rating is found in Wyoming, where 66 percent of respondents approve of his job performance. He also enjoys strong support in West Virginia, Idaho, North Dakota, Montana, and Oklahoma, each posting net positive approval ratings exceeding +15 percentage points.
Other reliably Republican states—including Alabama, South Dakota, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Utah—also show positive net approval for the president, reinforcing his continued dominance in conservative strongholds.
Deep Disapproval in Democratic Bastions
By contrast, Trump faces overwhelming opposition in heavily Democratic states. Vermont, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, California, Rhode Island, Washington, Oregon, and New York all report net disapproval rates worse than –30 percentage points, reflecting intense resistance to his presidency in liberal-leaning regions.
Approval Underwater in Swing States
Perhaps most concerning for the White House is Trump’s standing in key battleground states. In every major swing state—including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and North Carolina—disapproval outweighs approval.
In these competitive states, Trump’s net approval ranges from roughly –11 percent to –15 percent, signaling consistent vulnerability in areas that often decide presidential and congressional elections.
Looking Ahead
The latest polling map paints a picture of a nation locked into familiar political patterns: solid Republican support, strong Democratic opposition, and persistent trouble in swing states. As Trump moves deeper into his second term, the data suggest that shifting public opinion may prove difficult, with the political battlefield already well defined.
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