Donald Trump’s current net approval rating is historically low, marking the worst performance of any president in over 70 years, aside from his first term. His rating has plummeted from +7 in January 2025 to -2 currently, a decline reflected across multiple major polling sources. This negative approval extends across most key policy areas, with only immigration showing positive sentiment. While slightly better than his first term’s performance at this juncture, his standing is drastically worse than any other president at a comparable point in their presidency.
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Multiple recent polls indicate President Trump’s approval rating is hovering around 48%, with disapproval slightly higher, resulting in a consistently negative net approval rating. This fluctuates between -1 and -8 points depending on the poll, with some outliers showing slightly positive ratings. Public dissatisfaction with his economic policies, particularly concerning tariffs and recession fears, appears to be a significant factor in these low numbers. Compared to his first term and to President Biden at a similar point in their presidencies, Trump’s current approval is relatively low.
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A new Quinnipiac poll reveals President Trump’s approval rating underwater across the board, with 53% disapproving of his performance. This widespread disapproval encompasses his handling of the economy, foreign policy (including relations with China, Canada, and Ukraine/Russia), and the federal workforce. Contributing factors include the recent stock market downturn, federal worker layoffs, and negative public reaction to proposed policy changes, particularly cuts to the federal workforce and veterans’ affairs. Multiple polls confirm this negative trend, highlighting the president’s struggling approval ratings.
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A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals a 13-point net disapproval rating for President Trump’s foreign policy, down significantly from a +2 rating in January. This decline stems from criticism of his handling of the Ukraine conflict and proposed actions regarding Gaza, drawing condemnation from both Democrats and some Republicans. Increased dissatisfaction is evident across party lines, with even Republican approval dropping from 79% to 75%. The shift coincides with growing public concern that U.S. foreign policy is heading in the wrong direction.
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Recent Gallup and Washington Post/Ipsos polls reveal President Trump’s approval rating at a mere 45%, the lowest for a president in over 70 years. This significantly trails other presidents’ approval ratings at this point in their terms, including Bill Clinton’s 51%. Simultaneously, Elon Musk’s approval rating is even lower, at 34%, with widespread disapproval of his actions regarding government databases and program cuts. Over half of Americans believe Trump has overstepped his authority.
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A Gallup poll reveals President Trump’s initial approval rating at 47%, exceeding his first term’s 45% but remaining the lowest among presidents since 1953. This marks him as the only president to begin his term with sub-50% approval. While this represents a relatively high point for his presidency, the rating is sharply divided along partisan lines, with strong Republican support contrasted by low Democratic and independent approval. His administration has been characterized by numerous executive orders impacting immigration, diversity initiatives, foreign policy, and government spending.
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A new Gallup poll reveals that President Trump’s second-term approval rating of 47% is below all other presidents since 1953, continuing a trend of historically low approval for his presidency. His 48% disapproval rating surpasses his 2017 numbers, highlighting a stark partisan divide in public opinion. Unlike most presidents who experience an initial “honeymoon period,” Trump consistently remains below 50% approval. Despite winning re-election, his administration has faced significant controversy including cabinet appointments and numerous executive orders.
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Donald Trump’s second presidency has begun with remarkably low approval ratings, marking him as the least popular newly elected president since World War II, a distinction he previously held in 2017. Early polls paint a picture of widespread dissatisfaction, a stark contrast to the White House’s assertions of widespread public support for his policies. This discrepancy raises questions about the reliability of official statements and highlights a deep divide in public opinion.
The low approval ratings, according to various polls and aggregators, suggest a significant portion of the American population disapproves of his leadership even at the outset. This contrasts sharply with the typically higher approval ratings enjoyed by newly elected presidents, even those who later faced criticism.… Continue reading
A Rasmussen Reports poll reveals President Trump’s approval rating dropped from 56 percent to 52 percent between January 23 and 28, mirroring a similar post-inauguration dip in his first term. This decline, accompanied by a rise in disapproval, follows a series of controversial executive orders including those impacting immigration and the January 6th riot pardons. The poll, surveying 300 likely voters daily, uses a five-day rolling average with a 2.5 percent margin of error. Analysts have offered varied interpretations, with some highlighting the rapid policy changes and others focusing on the historical context of presidential approval ratings.
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