Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at a rally
Joe Biden speaks during the State of the Union address
Trump speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention
Donald Trump speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris arrive ahead of the 60th inaugural ceremony
Donald Trump speaks during a campaign stop
Trump addresses a joint session of Congress
Kamala Harris talks to the media

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at a rally

Quinnipiac University polling published this month revealed a 21% approval rating for Democrats in Congress, which is the lowest point since 2009. Similarly, a CNN/SSRS poll found the party’s favorability at 29%, a record low since 1992. Democrats fear these numbers may signal a troubled future.

Amid Democrats' low approval, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) faces significant challenges under the leadership of Chair Ken Martin. Internal conflicts with the DNC have been fueled by Vice Chair David Hogg’s push to challenge sitting Democrats in primaries as well as a reported drop in donor funding. Lower cash reserves reported in 2025 threaten the party’s unity and electoral strength.

Joe Biden speaks during the State of the Union address

Quinnipiac University stated, "Thirty-eight percent of those questioned in the survey said they approve of the way the president is handling his duties, down three points from Quinnipiac's early April poll."

Trump speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention

Quinnipiac University added, "Fifty-four percent in the new poll gave Trump a thumbs-down for his handling of his job as president, down one point from the April survey."

Donald Trump speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention

President Donald Trump’s approval has dropped to 38%. Democrats have faced setbacks after losing the White House and Congress, with declining support from Black, Hispanic, and young voters.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris arrive ahead of the 60th inaugural ceremony

Democratic discontent has grown following Trump's return to office. Only 35% of Democrats are optimistic about the party's future, down from 57% in mid-2024.

Donald Trump speaks during a campaign stop

Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, "Until January 20, I was responsible for speaking on behalf of the President of the United States. At noon on that day, I became a private citizen who, like all Americans and many of our allies around the world, had to contend with what was to come next for our country."

Trump addresses a joint session of Congress

Jean-Pierre stated, "I determined that the danger we face as a country requires freeing ourselves of boxes. We need to be willing to exercise the ability to think creatively and plan strategically."