Overview

• President Trump's overall approval rating has climbed to 44% in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, marking its highest level since before the April 2 'Liberation Day' tariffs.
• Millennial approval surged sharply, with YouGov/The Economist reporting a 10-point increase among voters aged 30–44, reaching 48% in May.
• Economic approval rose slightly to 39%, while recession concerns declined from 76% to 69%, reflecting easing economic anxiety after trade negotiations with China and the UK.
• Despite these gains, Trump's approval remains underwater on key policy issues, including inflation (-32 net rating) and jobs (-17), with border security being the sole area of net-positive approval.
• Pollsters and analysts note that while Trump's ratings have stabilized, the improvements are modest and may face challenges depending on future economic and policy developments.