3 warning signs for Republicans in our new poll: From the Politics Desk

From the Politics Desk3 warning signs for Republicans in our new poll: From the Politics DeskPlus, Republicans weigh how big to go on their next party-line funding bill.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki: Trump’s approval rating hits new low amid war and rising gas prices07:38Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 20, 2026, 5:35 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.In today’s edition, we break down the key takeaways from the new NBC News Decision Desk Poll. Plus, Sahil Kapur takes stock of where congressional Republicans stand on their next big funding bill. Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.— Adam Wollner3 warning signs for Republicans in our new pollOver the weekend, we released our latest NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey, filled with insights about how Americans at large — and members of Gen Z more specifically — are feeling about President Donald Trump and the state of the country.It also contains several warning signs for Republicans as they seek to defend their congressional majorities in this fall’s midterm elections.Here are three takeaways. Trump’s approval rating keeps sliding: Across the first two Decision Desk polls of Trump’s second term — one conducted in mid-April, the other in late May and early June — his job rating was consistent: 45% approve, 55% disapprove. Those numbers have gotten steadily worse for him ever since. Trump hit a new low in the latest Decision Desk survey, with 37% of adults approving of his job performance and 63% disapproving — including 50% who strongly disapprove. Republicans accounted for some of that decline: Trump saw a 4-point drop in appro...