Fact-check analysisVerified as of August 24, 2025Curated by FactVerify
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New polling from Morning Consult shows Donald Trump’s approval rating hitting net-negative in Iowa.

Available sources do not provide specific or recent Morning Consult polling data showing Donald Trump’s approval rating hitting net-negative in Iowa.

Donald Trump's Approval Rating Suddenly Slides With Conservatives - Newsweek

Donald Trump's Approval Rating Suddenly Slides With Conservatives - Newsweek

Source: newsweek.com

At a glance

Key Evidence

Verified August 24, 2025
  • None of the seven provided sources mention Morning Consult polling data.

  • No source provides state-level approval ratings for Iowa specifically.

  • National polls show mixed or steady approval ratings but do not confirm a net-negative rating in Iowa.

The reporting

What the Evidence Shows

The claim states that new polling from Morning Consult shows Donald Trump’s approval rating hitting net-negative in Iowa. However, none of the provided sources explicitly reference Morning Consult polling data or provide state-specific approval ratings for Iowa.

Fox News reports Trump’s job approval holding steady at 46% nationally but does not mention Iowa or Morning Consult.foxnews.comfoxnews.comTrump approval steady despite budget law concerns, Fox poll finds

Newsweek articles ( and ) discuss Trump’s approval ratings varying by state and demographic groups but do not specify Iowa or cite Morning Consult.newsweek.comnewsweek.comDonald Trump's Approval Rating Suddenly Slides With Conservativesnewsweek.comnewsweek.comDonald Trump's Approval Rating Goes Underwater on Every Issue

AP News and The Economist provide general national-level approval rating trends without state breakdowns or mention of Morning Consult.apnews.comapnews.comWhy Trump's approval rating is so steady: AP-NORC pollingeconomist.comeconomist.comDonald Trump’s approval rating

TIME and The New York Times focus on national polling trends and do not include Iowa-specific data or Morning Consult results.time.comtime.comTrump’s Polling Hits New Low, as He Loses Independent Supportnytimes.comnytimes.comPresident Trump Approval Rating: Latest Polls

Given the absence of any direct reference to Morning Consult polls or Iowa-specific net-negative approval ratings in these sources, the claim cannot be confirmed or refuted based on the current evidence. It remains unverified due to lack of supporting data.

Additional research with direct access to Morning Consult’s latest Iowa polling would be necessary to confirm this claim.

Primary trail

Verified Sources7

Trump approval steady despite budget law concerns, Fox poll finds

foxnews.com
Open source

Donald Trump's Approval Rating Suddenly Slides With Conservatives

newsweek.com
Open source

Donald Trump's Approval Rating Goes Underwater on Every Issue

newsweek.com
Open source
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