Overview
- National surveys conducted in late May and early June show his approval rating rising into the mid-40s, marking a several-point gain since early in his term.
- RealClearPolitics data indicate his current standing surpasses the 40% approval he held on June 3, 2017, at the same point of his first term.
- Polling from The Economist, YouGov and InsiderAdvantage finds his approval among Hispanic voters jumping from roughly 31% in late May to 38% in early June and reaching nearly 60% in select surveys.
- The administration’s decision to pause most new tariffs for 90 days has eased market concerns and appears to have bolstered the overall uptick in his ratings.
- With approval still subject to volatility from Ukraine negotiations and evolving trade talks, analysts say the recent surge could strengthen Republican prospects in the 2026 midterms.