Eight months into his second term, President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are drawing sharp lines across the map of the United States. The numbers, newly released this week, reveal a nation deeply divided. In some states, support for Trump remains as solid as ever. In others, the disapproval is just as intense. Two states that once leaned in his favor have now turned negative, underscoring how volatile his standing remains.

At 79 years old, Trump has wasted no time returning to his trademark mix of executive orders, controversy, and showmanship. Since his January return to Washington, he has signed an eye-popping 202 executive orders, each carrying his signature flair for disruption. Some have stirred amusement, others outrage. Among them: a decree renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, a ban on transgender athletes competing in female categories, and the creation of a White House Task Force to organize celebrations for the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026.

Then there’s the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping piece of legislation Trump has promoted in rallies and on social media, though critics argue it’s little more than a branding exercise. He has pressed his MAGA base for donations to fuel the effort, while simultaneously warning NATO allies against purchasing Russian oil—threatening to brand them as “wasting U.S. resources” if they continue.

Not surprisingly, these moves have kept Trump front and center in both the media and public debate. Protests have erupted in major cities, with Los Angeles in particular seeing demonstrations over his renewed immigration crackdowns and aggressive deportation agenda.

A Snapshot of the Polls

The numbers come from a recent survey of 2,201 registered voters nationwide. Asked to rate Trump’s job performance, 45 percent of respondents said they approved, while 52 percent said they disapproved. That slight national deficit, however, masks the state-level details, which reveal a country split nearly in half.

According to Morning Consult’s three-month rolling compilation, Trump currently holds net-positive approval in 25 states. These include his strongest bases—Wyoming, Alabama, Arkansas, and Tennessee. On the other side, 24 states now register net-negative ratings, with Vermont, Virginia, and New Jersey among them. Only Georgia, a critical swing state, remains narrowly in his column with a net-positive edge.

Where Trump’s Support Is Strongest

The mountain west and deep south continue to deliver Trump his highest numbers. Wyoming leads the pack with 62 percent of voters approving of his performance, compared to just 33 percent disapproval. Idaho, West Virginia, and South Dakota are close behind, each showing a 60 percent approval rating.

Other states in Trump’s top tier include Alabama, Tennessee, North Dakota, and Arkansas—all giving him approval margins of at least 15 points. Oklahoma, Montana, Louisiana, and Mississippi also remain firmly in his corner.

Even larger states like Florida and Texas keep him above water, though by slimmer margins than in past years. Florida shows just a +7 net approval, while Texas holds at +5.

The full top 25 positive states, measured by net approval margin, are as follows: Wyoming (+29), Idaho (+24), West Virginia (+23), South Dakota (+21), Alabama (+21), Tennessee (+20), North Dakota (+19), Arkansas (+19), Oklahoma (+16), Montana (+16), Louisiana (+16), Mississippi (+15), Kentucky (+14), Nebraska (+11), Utah (+8), South Carolina (+8), Kansas (+7), Alaska (+7), Missouri (+7), Florida (+7), Texas (+5), Indiana (+5), Ohio (+4), Iowa (+2), and Georgia (+1).

Where Trump Faces the Steepest Opposition

At the other end of the spectrum, Trump’s most hostile territory lies in the northeast and on the west coast. Vermont leads with a brutal -36 net rating, followed by Maryland (-28), Massachusetts (-27), and Rhode Island (-23). Hawaii also registers strongly against him, with a -21 margin.

California and Ohio both clock in at -20, reflecting significant disapproval in states that are large, diverse, and politically pivotal. Connecticut, Washington, and New Hampshire each show net negatives ranging from -19 to -17.

Trump fares poorly in New York, where he sits at -15, and in neighboring New Jersey, where he’s at -12. Virginia, another critical swing state, now lists at -9 net disapproval. Michigan (-4), Pennsylvania (-2), North Carolina (-1), and Nevada (-1) all show him underwater, raising questions about his viability in battleground states moving into 2026.

The full top 24 negative states include: Vermont (-36), Maryland (-28), Massachusetts (-27), Rhode Island (-23), Hawaii (-21), Ohio (-20), California (-20), Connecticut (-19), Washington (-18), New Hampshire (-17), New York (-15), Maine (-14), New Mexico (-13), New Jersey (-12), Delaware (-12), Colorado (-10), Minnesota (-10), Virginia (-9), Wisconsin (-6), Michigan (-4), Pennsylvania (-2), North Carolina (-1), and Nevada (-1).

The Bigger Picture

Trump’s second term continues to be defined by controversy and spectacle. His sweeping use of executive authority, his combative rhetoric toward allies and adversaries alike, and his unpredictable handling of domestic policy have made him one of the most polarizing presidents in modern history.

The polling data underscores that polarization. Roughly half the states remain strongly behind him, while nearly as many lean firmly against him. The balance rests on a handful of battlegrounds, where even a one- or two-point swing could shift the national landscape dramatically.

Legal analysts and political strategists alike note that while Trump has secured deep loyalty among his base, the erosion of support in places like North Carolina and Nevada suggests potential trouble ahead. His reliance on executive orders and headline-grabbing pronouncements may galvanize his supporters, but it also risks alienating swing voters who are wary of chaos.

For now, the picture is clear: Trump remains a dominant figure in American politics, but one who presides over a sharply divided electorate. His approval ratings reflect a country split nearly down the middle, where the battle for public opinion remains as fierce as ever.