Overview

• President Trump's overall approval rating remains below 50% in most polls, with net negative ratings across multiple surveys conducted in mid-April.
• Independent voters, a critical demographic in past elections, now show a net approval of −22 for Trump, the worst at this stage of a presidency in polling history.
• Economic policies, particularly tariffs, have driven a 30-point drop in Trump's net approval on the economy among independents, now standing at −29.
• While 72% of voters believe tariffs will harm the economy in the short term, about half of respondents approve of Trump's immigration policies, showing a stark contrast in issue-specific support.
• Some polls indicate slight positive shifts in Trump's approval ratings following his partial pause on tariffs, but the broader trend highlights significant disapproval.