U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating has changed direction, with a new poll from a Republican-aligned company suggesting it is now even, after weeks of negative ratings.
Why It Matters
Approval ratings provide a snapshot of the mood of the electorate. Positive polling could improve Trump’s reputation and be used to justify his policy decisions. Negative polling, on the other hand, may bolster his opposition or persuade him to change his policies. This will be particularly important when voters head to the polls in the November 2026 midterms.
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 with reporters as he signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Washington. AP Photo/Alex Brandon
What To Know
According to the Quantus Insights poll sponsored by right-wing news and opinion website Trending Politics News, 48.2 percent of people approve of Trump while 48.3 percent disapprove, showing a statistical tie.
The poll was conducted between May 5 and May 7. It had a sample size of 1000 registered voters and a margin of error of +/- 3.1 percent.
The poll also showed that the proportion of those who intend to vote for the Republican Party and the Democratic Party in the midterms is even and that nearly half of people believe Trump’s second term has been a success so far.
Other polls have suggested Trump has a slightly positive approval rating.
A May 5 poll Big Data poll found that 48 percent approve of Trump, while 47.4 percent disapprove. This make Trump’s net approval rating 0.6, percent.
However, other polls have pointed to negative perceptions of Trump. A Navigator Research poll conducted April 24-28 found that Trump’s net approval on the economy had dropped to -16, with just 40 percent approving and 56 percent disapproving.
Meanwhile, according to a TIPP Insights poll conducted between April 30 and May 2 among 1,400 adults, Trump’s approval rating among conservative voters has dropped from 77 percent in early April to 72 percent.
What People Are Saying
Speaking to Newsweek, Scott Lucas, a professor in international politics at University College Dublin said Trump’s approval rating may have improved because “his language on tariffs is starting to soften.”
“Trump has plateaued,” he said. “Whether there will be a further drop is the question and the first thing to look at on that is the economy.”
He also cautioned against reading too much into any one poll.
“Opinion polls have their own biases,” he said.
On Truth Social recently, Trump touted his record, writing: “We are, together, going to make America bigger, better, stronger, wealthier, healthier, and more religious, than it has ever been before!!! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!
Democratic pollster Matt McDermott previously told Newsweek that small shifts in the numbers that we are seeing in the polls are just “statistical noise,” not signs of growing support.
“What we’re seeing is stagnation, not momentum,” he said.
“Trump is hoping to shift blame for a weakening economy, but it’s not going to work. Voters know exactly who’s responsible,” he added.
What Happens Next
Trump’s approval ratings over the next month will likely remain sensitive to news about tariffs, economic data, and foreign policy developments.
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