Trump Faces Biased Polls as He Turns 80, Yet Remains Strong in Heartland
A Civiqs poll released June 11, 2026, claims President Donald Trump’s national approval is at 36%, with net approval slipping in some states since the start of his second term, but he continues to command loyalty in core conservative regions.
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A recent online poll of more than 110,000 registered voters by Civiqs, a source often criticized for its liberal leanings, reports a decline in President Donald Trump's approval as he celebrates his 80th birthday. The poll puts Trump at 36% approval and 59% disapproval nationally, numbers that many conservatives view as skewed by media bias and selective sampling.
Despite these figures, Trump’s strength in America’s heartland remains undeniable. Deep-red states like Wyoming (+25), North Dakota (+15), and South Dakota (+14) still show solid support, even as margins have narrowed. States like Florida, Ohio, and Texas, which have faced relentless attacks from the left and shifting demographics, now show net negative ratings, with Florida at –13 and Ohio at –14, but these numbers do not reflect the true depth of Trump’s grassroots backing.
The largest drops reported are in Kentucky, which fell from a +23 net rating in January 2025 to –4, and in Montana and Idaho, each losing over 20 points. Even traditionally Republican states like West Virginia and Wyoming have seen their leads reduced, a testament to the constant barrage of negative coverage and partisan opposition Trump faces.
Demographic breakdowns predictably show lower support among younger voters (21% approve, 72% disapprove), independents (28% approve, 64% disapprove), and women (30% approve, 65% disapprove), groups heavily targeted by left-wing media and academia. Among post-graduates, only 25% approve while 71% disapprove, highlighting the influence of liberal institutions.
Far-left states like Hawaii (–61) and Vermont (–56) remain hostile, while battleground states are closely contested, proving the map is still in play and the country remains deeply divided.
The White House has rightly dismissed the poll, with spokesperson Davis Ingle pointing to Trump’s 2024 election victory and nearly 80 million voters as proof of a real mandate, not the manufactured narrative pushed by partisan polling outfits.
