Trump’s Approval Hits New High Despite Polarized Views on Governance

As President Trump prepares for his first address to Congress in his second term, Americans remain divided on his policies and leadership approach.

President Trump’s approval rating has risen to 45%, the highest of his presidency, though 49% of Americans disapprove of his job performance.
A majority of Americans (56%) believe Trump is rushing decisions without fully considering the consequences, while 43% think his actions are necessary to get government back on track.
Public confidence in the U.S. system of checks and balances has dropped sharply, with only 43% believing it is functioning well, down 23 points since December.
Trump’s aggressive pace of executive orders—76 signed in just over a month—has drawn mixed reactions, with supporters praising his decisive action and critics warning of chaos and overreach.
Cuts to the federal workforce and government spending, led by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, are viewed as excessive by 55% of Americans, though 84% of Republicans support the measures.