CNN data analyst Harry Enten says President Donald Trump is now in a league of his own when it comes to sinking approval ratings. So we’re ranging from -19 points, all the way to -26 points,” Enten said. In February 2018, during his first term, Trump’s net approval among independents was -17, according to Quinnipiac. U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a visit to the Fort Bragg U.S. Army base on February 13, 2026 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. CNN suggests that Donald Trump’s plan of “simply blaming Biden” for the state of the economy is not working with the public.

Source: CNN February 17, 2026 10:35 UTC