Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating has increased for the first time in months, according to recent national polls. Despite the rise, his overall disapproval rating still exceeds his approval rating. This change might affect political dynamics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Key Facts
- President Trump's approval rating rose to 42% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll, up from 39% the previous month.
- An InsiderAdvantage poll showed a net positive approval rating of 8.4 points for Trump, with 49.5% approval.
- Decision Desk HQ's average approval rating for Trump is 43.2%, with disapproval at 53.3%.
- Ballotpedia shows a similar approval/disapproval split at 42% and 55%, respectively.
- The ratings are an improvement from November 2025 when approval rates were around 41%.
- The polls surveyed adults and likely voters, mostly online, with margins of error around 3%.
