Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped during his second term in 2025. While he started with more than half of Americans approving of his performance, several polls now show a majority disapproving. His ratings on key issues like immigration and the economy have also seen a decline.
Key Facts
- President Trump began 2025 with an approval rating above 50%.
- By the end of the year, major polls show more Americans disapprove of his performance than approve.
- The New York Times and Silver Bulletin report Trump's approval rating at 42% and disapproval at 54%.
- The Decision Desk HQ finds Trump at 45% approval and 52% disapproval.
- A The Economist/YouGov poll shows 39% approval and 56% disapproval.
- A Trafalgar Group poll reports 50% approval and 45% disapproval.
- Trump's handling of immigration also saw approval drop from over 50% to 44% by December.
- On the economy, his approval ratings have declined, affected by policies like tariffs aimed at reducing trade deficits.
