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Trump's Approval Ratings Show Mixed Signals Heading Into Mid-2026

Recent polls reveal a statistical tie in overall approval but record lows for immigration and economic ratings.

President Donald Trump answers a reporter's question during an event in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, Monday, May 12, 2025, in Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump listens to remarks during a swearing-in ceremony for Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz in the Oval Office in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 18, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Washington.
President Donald Trump speaks while signing an executive order related to drug prices, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, May 12, 2025, in Washington.

Overview

  • A Quantus Insights poll conducted May 5-7 shows President Trump's approval at 48.2% and disapproval at 48.3%, marking a statistical tie.
  • Rasmussen Reports, a conservative-leaning pollster, recorded a 6-point positive margin for Trump, with 52% approval versus 46% disapproval as of May 12.
  • Morning Consult's May 9-11 poll highlights Trump's immigration approval at its lowest since his second term began, with 51% approving and 44% disapproving.
  • Economic approval remains a challenge for Trump, with Navigator Research reporting a net -16 rating, as 40% approve and 56% disapprove of his handling of the economy.
  • Polling experts caution against overinterpreting minor shifts, attributing recent changes to factors like softened tariff rhetoric and evolving public sentiment on immigration policies.