Summary
President Donald Trump's approval ratings have declined across key policy areas, according to a poll by Harvard CAPS/Harris. Despite these declines, many of Trump's policies remain popular with a significant portion of Americans. The poll surveyed 2,009 registered voters and was conducted amid ongoing U.S. challenges such as the war with Iran and rising gas prices.
Key Facts
- President Trump's approval rating for the economy fell from 49% in February 2025 to 40% in March 2026.
- Approval for Trump's handling of inflation dropped 7 points, from 45% to 38% over the same period.
- His immigration policy approval decreased from 56% to 46% over the past year.
- Approval for Trump's management of foreign affairs declined from 48% to 41%.
- In March 2026, 43% approved of Trump’s government administration, down from 49% in February 2025.
- The Harvard CAPS/Harris poll has a margin of error of +/- 1.99 percentage points.
- The poll was conducted during the ongoing Iran war and a partial government shutdown.
- Trump's policies, like lowering prescription drug prices, remain widely supported by Americans.
