Here's what several new polls say about Trump's approval rating
Four leading pollsters released surveys this week, amid the president's controversial National Guard deployments to the nation's capital. Here's what they say.
www.usatoday.comHere are the latest notable signals on Trump’s approval as of late 2025 and early 2026:
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Across major national polls, Trump’s approval has shown some fluctuations but generally sits in the 36–45% range, with disapproval higher. For example, several surveys in late 2025 reported approval around the low-to-mid 40s, while others showed declines into the upper 30s, reflecting a substantial partisan gap. These shifts often correspond to perceptions of the economy and key policy issues. [cite ][cite ][cite ]
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The trends vary by pollster and methodology. Reuters/Ipsos and Gallup have sometimes shown similar levels (roughly 40–44% in certain months), while other outlets have reported lower or higher figures depending on sample and timing. This pattern underscores the importance of checking multiple sources for a balanced read. [cite ][cite ]
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Party affiliation remains a strong predictor: Republicans tend to rate his performance positively, while independents and Democrats are more negative, which drives the overall national numbers up or down depending on the composition of the sample. This partisan dynamic is a persistent feature of Trump’s polling. [cite ][cite ]
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News cycles tied to economy, inflation, and policy announcements often correlate with brief bumps or dips in approval. For instance, affordability-focused messaging or new policy proposals have been associated with temporary upticks in some polls. However, broader sentiment about governance often returns to the underlying partisan divide. [cite ][cite ]
If you’d like, I can pull a current, side-by-side chart of the latest head-to-head polling numbers from multiple pollsters and explain what each data point represents. I can also tailor the view to a specific date range or focus on independents, Republicans, or Democrats. [cite ][cite ]