There is a silver lining to a new poll showing President Donald Trump's popularity continues to slide. Here, Trump arrives for a House Republican meeting at the U.S. Capitol on May 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) Getty Images

Most recent Gallup polls from May 23 showed a 43% approval and 53% disapproval rating, reflecting 90% approval from Republicans and 4% from Democrats, in line with prior polls. Independent views of Trump, however, have changed significantly this year according to Gallup, now at 33% approval versus 46% in January.

The earlier survey showed Trump's approval rating had dipped into negative territory, with 48 percent approving of the job he is doing and 50 percent disapproving. Only one other