Public sentiment and political support are definitely showing some stark shifts right now.

You’re spot on about the polling. The data from mid-May 2026 shows Donald Trump’s approval numbers hitting a second-term low, averaging between 37% and 40% across major aggregators like the New York Times/Siena and AP-NORC. A massive driver behind that drop-off is widespread voter fatigue and frustration—especially among crucial independent voters—over the ongoing war with Iran, high inflation, and gas prices climbing past $4.50 a gallon.

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The exhaustion with the rhetoric is matching what you’re noticing, too. The massive “No Kings” anti-war and anti-administration protests across the country show a very organized, highly vocal opposition that has drawn millions of people into the streets.

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At the same time, the country remains deeply polarized. While many Americans are tuning him out or actively protesting, he still holds a very firm, resilient base. Just last weekend, thousands of supporters packed the National Mall for the “Rededicate 250” faith and prayer rally, showing that while his overall numbers are down, his core followers are still fiercely loyal and showing up.

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It really feels like a tug-of-war between profound public exhaustion on one side and a deeply dug-in political base on the other.