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Donald Trump Approval Rating Suddenly Changes Direction

Donald Trump Approval Rating Suddenly Changes Direction

Summary

President Donald Trump's approval rating increased to 50% according to a new national survey, after experiencing a drop due to recent events. This rating change occurred following the Minneapolis shooting involving immigration enforcement. Despite this increase, other polls show his overall approval remains lower.

Key Facts

  • President Trump's approval rating is now at 50% in the latest InsiderAdvantage survey.
  • The rating increased by 7 points after initial drops following a shooting in Minneapolis involving immigration officers.
  • The shooting led to protests and changes in federal immigration leadership in Minnesota.
  • The poll surveyed 1,000 likely voters between January 31 and February 1, with a margin of error of 3.09 percentage points.
  • Other popular national polls still show Trump's approval as lower, with RealClearPolling and The New York Times reporting approval in the low 40s.
  • A previous survey in November reported a 44% approval rating, so this represents a 6-point increase since then.
  • Trump's approval among independents remains low, and he has lost some support among younger and Hispanic/Latino voters.
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