Recent polling data throughout August 2025 reveals fluctuating approval ratings for President Donald Trump, with several surveys indicating a decline to a second-term low of approximately 40%. A Reuters/Ipsos poll highlighted a 7-point drop since January, with disapproval reaching 54%. Other polls, including those by InsiderAdvantage, Echelon, and YouGov/Economist, show approval ratings ranging from 43% to 54%, with net approval often negative, particularly on issues such as immigration, the economy, and inflation. Regional polls in Georgia and Nevada showed Trump approval at 50%, while Maryland reflected a 36% approval against 60% disapproval. The generic congressional ballot favors Democrats by margins varying from 42%-37% to 47%-46%, with Democrats holding a 5-point lead among registered voters heading into the 2026 midterms. In the 2028 presidential race, Pete Buttigieg leads JD Vance 41% to 37% in Southern California polls. California's gubernatorial race features Katie Porter leading with 21%, followed by Chad Bianco at 15% and Steve Hilton at 12%. Additionally, a House model update projects Democrats gaining 18 seats for a total of 233, while Republicans lose 18 seats, dropping to 202. Betting markets indicate more money wagered on LeBron James for president in 2028 than on JD Vance, Gavin Newsom, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez combined. Comparisons of approval ratings seven months into second terms show Trump at 45.8%, ahead of Barack Obama at 44.5% and George W. Bush at 43.7%. Overall, the data reflects a challenging political environment for Trump and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential election.