Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating is at 41%, with 50% disapproving, according to a new poll by Emerson College Polling. This gives him a net approval rating of -9 percentage points as 2025 ends. The poll surveyed 1,000 voters and had a margin of error of +/- 3 percentage points.
Key Facts
- Emerson College Polling found 41% approve and 50% disapprove of President Trump's job performance.
- President Trump ends 2025 with a net approval rating of -9 percentage points.
- The poll was conducted between December 14-15, 2025, with a margin of error of +/- 3 percentage points.
- Another poll by I&I/TIPP showed a net approval rating of -3 percentage points for Trump.
- Morning Consult found Trump has a net approval rating above water in 22 states.
- Trump's approval rating has increased from a low of -15 percentage points in November to -11, according to pollster Nate Silver.
- Critics cite economic issues and handling of various policies for the low approval rating.
- The Republican Party holds a slim majority in the U.S. House and Senate, which could be affected by the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
