Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating is higher than that of 43rd President George W. Bush during the same period in their second terms. New polls also show an increase in Trump's approval rating, with recent surveys indicating his highest levels in months.
Key Facts
- President Trump's approval rating is 43.9% as of January 6, 2026, surpassing Bush's 43.6% on the same date in 2006.
- Barack Obama's approval rating was 42.4% at the same point during his presidency.
- Historically, Bush's highest approval was over 90% after the 9/11 attacks, and his lowest was 19% during the 2008 financial crisis.
- Trump's approval rating reached 42% in a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, up from 39% in December.
- An InsiderAdvantage poll showed Trump with a net approval of +8.4 points, his strongest since August.
- Approval ratings can influence administration policies and future political strategies.
