Summary
Pollster Nate Silver reports that President Donald Trump's approval rating recently increased slightly but has mostly returned to lower levels. His approval rating stands at -12.5 points, close to his second term low of -15 points. The ratings are important as they could influence the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
Key Facts
- President Trump's net approval rating is -12.5 points as of Wednesday.
- In November, his approval rating was at a second term low of -15 points.
- A December poll by AtlasIntel showed Trump with a net approval rating of -20 points.
- An InsiderAdvantage poll showed a higher net approval rating of +8.4 points among likely voters.
- Emerson College's poll indicated Trump's net approval rating as -9 points.
- Polls are a mix of surveys taken from adults, registered voters, and likely voters.
- The 2026 midterm elections could be influenced by changes in Trump's approval rating.
