Summary
President Donald Trump’s approval rating among independent voters has increased slightly in April 2026 after dropping sharply earlier in the year. While his overall approval remains steady, the small rise among independents may show resistance to further decline in his support.
Key Facts
- A Quinnipiac poll in April 2026 shows a small increase in Trump’s approval with independent voters.
- Independents are a large and important group of voters who often indicate early political trends.
- In early 2026, Trump’s approval rating among independents fell from 33% in January to 25% in March.
- Disapproval among independents rose from 59% in January to 68% in March.
- April polling showed approval among independents increased to 38%, with disapproval at 55%.
- Overall approval among all voters stayed around 38%, with disapproval near 56% throughout early 2026.
- The White House highlighted Trump’s achievements like job creation and lowering inflation in a statement.
- The slight rise in approval among independents suggests fewer voters are turning against Trump, but support has not fully recovered.
