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Trump's Approval Ratings Show Mixed Trends in Latest Polls

Recent surveys reveal a slight overall improvement but highlight record-low support among young voters and negative ratings on key issues like immigration and the economy.

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 Rasmussen Reports poll shows Trump with a 6-point net positive approval rating (52% approve, 46% disapprove), marking an 11-point swing from two weeks prior.
  • A Reuters/Ipsos survey reports a modest rise in Trump's overall approval to 44%, up from 42%, with economic approval increasing to 39%.
  • Morning Consult polling finds Trump’s immigration approval at its lowest since his second term began, with 51% disapproving, reflecting dissatisfaction with his policies.
  • An Economist/YouGov survey highlights a dramatic 34-point drop in favorability among 18-29-year-olds, shifting from a net +5 in January to net -29 in May.
  • Pollsters note that Trump's approval remains volatile, with shifts tied to easing tariffs and economic sentiment, but issue-specific ratings and demographic divides persist as challenges.