What is Trump's approval rating today? May 2026 polls for Illinois, US – Peoria Journal Star
President Donald Trump’s approval rating continues to fluctuate as the midterm elections creep closer and the war in Iran pushes on.
Illinois residents especially have displayed their opposition through polls and protests for the past year and some change.
Average gas prices are pushing toward $5 per gallon, and Americans are not happy at the pump, despite Trump declaring gas prices will go down after the war. Gas prices are just the tip of the iceberg when Americans start talking about the current economy, however.
Here’s what recent polls from Marist, Gallup, Quinnipiac University, Real Clear Politics (RCP) and more have to say on Illinois and America’s current views of Trump’s second term at the White House.
Based off Civiqs’ online daily approval tracking polls, here’s a look at President Donald Trump’s approval rating in Illinois (May 6, 2026):
Trump has a -37% net approval rating in Illinois as of May 7, according to data from The Economist.
Morning Consult gathers polls over the course of three months to get a look at state-level data among registered voters. Here’s Trump’s job approval rating in Illinois, as of Feb. 9, according to data from Morning Consult:
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest from the Marist Poll (May 6, 2026):
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest from RCP (April 20-May 5, 2026):
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest from The Economist (May 7, 2026):
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Rasmussen poll (May 6, 2026):
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Civiqs poll (May 6, 2026):
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Reuters / Ipsos polls (April 24-27, 2026):
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Fox News polls (April 17-20, 2026):
Most recent Trump approval rating, according to the latest Quinnipiac University poll (April 15, 2026):
Nearly 8 out of 10 Americans claim a strain from gas prices, while 1 in 5 report no strain at all. Approximately 63% of Americans place the blame of high gas prices solely on President Trump, while 37% place no blame.