A Crack in the Polling Floor Puts Trump in New Territory
A new Times/Siena poll released in May 2026 shows former President Donald Trump with a 37 percent approval rating. The result indicates the Republican Party may encounter a substantial obstacle in the upcoming midterm elections despite recent redistricting gains. The article, written by Nate Cohn for The New York Times, highlights this shift as a notable development in the political landscape.
- ▪The Times/Siena poll recorded Donald Trump's approval at 37 percent.
- ▪The poll suggests the GOP faces a significant midterm challenge even after recent redistricting gains.
- ▪The article was authored by Nate Cohn and published on May 18, 2026.
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