Claude Sonnet 5Sep 2318 citations
What is the current state of US politics?
Here's a snapshot of the U.S. political landscape as of late September 2026:
Trump Administration & Approval Ratings
President Trump is now well into his second, non-consecutive term, and his approval numbers have been sliding significantly. Throughout 2025 to 2026, Trump's approval rating has steadily declined to an average of 37 to 39%. As of mid-September, Ballotpedia had him at 40.0% approve