This browser does not support the Video element.
Marquette Law Poll: President Trump’s overall approval continues decline
A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds President Trump's overall approval among Americans continues to decline.
MILWAUKEE - A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds President Trump's overall approval among Americans continues to decline, as does support of his positions on some major issues.
However, the poll still finds Trump retains a strong influence with voters in Republican primary elections.
As shown in all seven Marquette national polls since March 2025, inflation and the cost of living continue to be the public's primary concern.
Inflation and cost of living
By the numbers:
Since December 2024—the month following his reelection—confidence in Trump's ability to curb inflation has dropped by nearly half.
At that time, 41% thought his policies would lower inflation, but in May 2026, only 22% thought this.
The current poll shows 61% think his policies are driving inflation up.
As for cost of living, the poll finds only 19% say they are better off than a year ago, while 41% say they are worse off.
FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android
President Trump to visit Chippewa County Friday, tout farmer support
President Donald Trump will visit Chippewa County on Friday, June 5, to highlight farm policies and tax cuts, marking his first Wisconsin stop of his second term.
War with Iran
What we know:
Among the public, 18% say the United States has achieved its goals in the war with Iran, while 81% say it has not achieved those goals.
The reasons for the war remain unclear to the public, with 61% stating there was insufficient reason to go to war and 38% saying there was.
As for the cost of the war, 72% say the war was not worth it, while 28% believe it was.
About the poll
What we know:
The Marquette University Law School poll was conducted from May 20 to 26, 2026. It involved interviewing 1,001 Wisconsin adults, with a margin of error of +/-3.4 percentage points.
Complete results and methodology can be found on the Marquette Law School Poll website.
Marquette Law Poll: 4 out of 5 say failed surplus deal should have passed
A new Marquette University Law School poll found 80% of Wisconsin adults say the failed budget surplus deal on tax relief and school funding should have passed.
The Source: Marquette University Law School provided the information used in this report.