Trump Starts Second Term with Higher Approval Ratings Than Most of First Term

Polls show President Trump at 47% approval, boosted by immigration policies but facing criticism over pardons for January 6 participants.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll places Trump's approval rating at 47%, higher than most of his first term but below the typical majority support for new presidents.
Trump's immigration policies, including reinstating the 'Remain in Mexico' policy and pausing refugee admissions, have garnered some public support, with 58% favoring stricter asylum limits.
His decision to pardon nearly 1,600 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riots has drawn significant backlash, with 58% opposing the move.
Polarization remains high, with 91% of Republicans approving of Trump while 84% of Democrats disapprove, according to polling data.
Rasmussen's polling shows Trump's approval reaching as high as 63%, though this data comes from a smaller sample size and leans conservative.