Polls Show Widespread Support for Trump's Policies, Leading to Record Approval Rating
Despite a turbulent beginning that included widespread government employee dismissals, soaring egg prices, an unstable stock market trend, and escalating tariff conflicts with nations globally, Donald Trump’s presidential approval ratings remained steady during his initial month in office.
To address trade imbalances and stimulate domestic industry, Trump implemented a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum on Wednesday. Canada and Europe quickly retaliated with billions of dollars in tariffs.
In a recent address to Congress, Trump acknowledged that his presidency had a “swift and unrelenting” start. He discussed and defended many of his administration’s controversial policies, including his ongoing efforts in immigration and border control, his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, significant government budget cuts and mass layoffs, and the elimination of "wokeness" and diversity initiatives in workplaces and educational institutions.
Since beginning his second term, Trump’s job approval rating has averaged 46%, according to the most recent Gallup poll. His overall approval rating for his first term was 41%. His approval ratings have varied between 34% and 49% at different times in both terms.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll regarding his first month in office showed he received a favorable approval rating from 44% of respondents. Reports indicate that public opinion of his current position has so far remained higher than both his first term and former President Joe Biden.
According to the Reuters poll, 47% of respondents approved of his immigration policy, while 42% disapproved.
According to the ABC News project538 poll, as of Friday morning, 47.7% of Americans approved of Trump’s performance as president, while 54.4% disapproved of Congress. It also revealed that Vice President JD Vance received a slightly higher disapproval rating of 42.8% compared to those who viewed him favorably (40.8%).
The recent tariffs and the stock market’s erratic losses were expected to influence Trump’s approval ratings. These are the latest polls indicating how Americans feel about Trump.
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According to a Wednesday SSRS/CNN poll, 54% of respondents opposed his presidency, while 45% supported it. On more specific issues, there was a notable difference in approval: 51% of respondents supported his handling of immigration, 48% supported his handling of the federal budget, and 45% supported his handling of the economy.
Trump’s handling of tariffs received 39% approval compared to 61% disapproval, highlighting his challenges in the poll.
Following Trump’s 50-day tenure in office, an Emerson College Polling survey indicated that 47% of voters were satisfied with his job performance and 45% were not. This represented a decline compared to the 49% approval and 41% disapproval rating at the start of his second term.
Note: Surveys are subject to change at any time, and different pollsters survey different demographics. As of 11:56 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, these figures were displayed.
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