President Donald Trump's net approval rating is positive in only six states, according to a new projection from The Economist using YouGov data, underscoring growing political challenges for the White House ahead of the midterm elections. Nationwide disapproval President Donald Trump's nationwide net approval rating stands at negative 21 percent. By: MEGA The projection found Trump's nationwide net approval rating stands at negative 21 percent, a sharp decline tied to voter concerns over the economy and inflation.