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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump sees bump in approval rating after meeting with Russia's Putin
President Donald Trump enjoyed a bump in his approval rating after meeting with Vladimir Putin in the hope of securing an end to the Ukraine war last week, according to a new poll. Although the president did not come away with any definite commitment to peace after three hours of talks with the Russian president and has faced criticism of his handling of the summit, he appears to have improved his standing in the eyes of the American public. An InsiderAdvantage survey conducted over the weekend finds Trump enjoying the support of 54 percent of respondents, with 44 percent disapproving of his job performance and the remaining 2 percent unsure. According to pollster Nate Silver, InsiderAdvantage slightly favored Trump in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election. That represents a 4 percent improvement in his approval rating month-on-month, with the president seeing only 50 percent of voters approving of his performance in July in a survey from the same source. That poll came during the period when the Jeffrey Epstein files furore dominated the news cycle. The new InsiderAdvantage poll is more favorable to Trump than most others of late, with a YouGov tracker last month finding that 57 percent of people were unhappy with his actions in the White House. Only 13 percent held a positive opinion on his record so far. Trump's popularity is likely to continue to fluctuate. It could move again after his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington on Monday, which will also be attended by European heads of state Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, and Friedrich Merz. The last time Zelensky visited the White House on February 28, he was severely criticized by Trump and Vice President JD Vance, who accused him of displaying an entitled attitude towards his allies and expressing insufficient gratitude for their support three years on from Russia's invasion of his homeland. Despite the president's aggression towards Zelensky attracting international condemnation, it did not make much impact on his domestic approval rating, which, according to Emerson College polling released in early March, held steady month-on-month at 48 percent. Trump's disapproval rating did rise one point to 43 percent over the clash. Still, the findings indicated that, overall, few were sufficiently surprised by the president's conduct for it to have altered their opinion of him. For Zelensky, however, the heated exchange in the Oval Office saw his approval rating soar from 57 percent to 68 percent among Ukrainians, according to a poll published by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology a week later, with many of his fellow countrymen feeling he had been poorly treated by his hosts and reacting sympathetically. Another major international meeting during Trump's first term, his historic summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un in Singapore in June 2018, likewise failed to yield a significant shift in his approval rating. Instead, the surreal encounter between the two men left the American's popularity unchanged at 41 percent, according to a poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research published at the time. That said, the event itself was approved of by a 55 percent majority of respondents to the same survey, suggesting most people approved of the effort to bring Kim's rogue nuclear state in from the cold but were reluctant to give Trump the credit for bringing him to the table.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Trump sees bump in approval rating after meeting with Russia's Putin
President Donald Trump enjoyed a bump in his approval rating after meeting with Vladimir Putin in the hope of securing an end to the Ukraine war last week, according to a new poll. Although the president did not come away with any definite commitment to peace after three hours of talks with the Russian president and has faced criticism of his handling of the summit, he appears to have improved his standing in the eyes of the American public. An InsiderAdvantage survey conducted over the weekend finds Trump enjoying the support of 54 percent of respondents, with 44 percent disapproving of his job performance and the remaining 2 percent unsure. According to pollster Nate Silver, InsiderAdvantage slightly favored Trump in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election. That represents a 4 percent improvement in his approval rating month-on-month, with the president seeing only 50 percent of voters approving of his performance in July in a survey from the same source. That poll came during the period when the Jeffrey Epstein files furore dominated the news cycle. The new InsiderAdvantage poll is more favorable to Trump than most others of late, with a YouGov tracker last month finding that 57 percent of people were unhappy with his actions in the White House. Only 13 percent held a positive opinion on his record so far. Trump's popularity is likely to continue to fluctuate. It could move again after his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington on Monday, which will also be attended by European heads of state Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, and Friedrich Merz. The last time Zelensky visited the White House on February 28, he was severely criticized by Trump and Vice President JD Vance, who accused him of displaying an entitled attitude towards his allies and expressing insufficient gratitude for their support three years on from Russia's invasion of his homeland. Despite the president's aggression towards Zelensky attracting international condemnation, it did not make much impact on his domestic approval rating, which, according to Emerson College polling released in early March, held steady month-on-month at 48 percent. Trump's disapproval rating did rise one point to 43 percent over the clash. Still, the findings indicated that, overall, few were sufficiently surprised by the president's conduct for it to have altered their opinion of him. For Zelensky, however, the heated exchange in the Oval Office saw his approval rating soar from 57 percent to 68 percent among Ukrainians, according to a poll published by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology a week later, with many of his fellow countrymen feeling he had been poorly treated by his hosts and reacting sympathetically. Another major international meeting during Trump's first term, his historic summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un in Singapore in June 2018, likewise failed to yield a significant shift in his approval rating. Instead, the surreal encounter between the two men left the American's popularity unchanged at 41 percent, according to a poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research published at the time. That said, the event itself was approved of by a 55 percent majority of respondents to the same survey, suggesting most people approved of the effort to bring Kim's rogue nuclear state in from the cold but were reluctant to give Trump the credit for bringing him to the table.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Donald Trump's Approval Rating Surges After Putin Summit
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating surged after his summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. According to polling by InsiderAdvantage, 54 percent of voters said they now approved of the president while 44 percent disapproved. Trump's net +10 percent approval rating is an increase from the publication's last poll in July, which gave him a net +2 percent approval rating—with 50 percent of respondents approving and 48 percent disapproving. Why It Matters Approval ratings are useful in providing a snapshot of the electorate's response to key policies and developments in Trump's presidency. During his presidency, Trump's popularity has fluctuated. Maintaining broad support will be important for the president and the Republican Party more widely, particularly when voters head to the polls for the November 2026 midterms. Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump talk at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on August 15. Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump talk at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on August 15. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson What To Know Trump hosted Putin in Alaska for a summit on Friday during which they spoke for two and a half hours to try to broker a ceasefire deal to end Russia's war with Ukraine. Critics have said Trump conceded too much to Putin and took umbrage with the talks ending without an agreement. Despite this, the new polling indicates the talks have boosted Trump's approval rating. InsiderAdvantage's survey was conducted between August 15 and 17. It had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.09 percentage points. The poll also suggests Trump is faring better than in other recent polls, which showed declining support for the president. According to a YouGov poll for British newspaper The Times, the proportion of people who disapproved of Trump's job performance increased from 52 percent in April to 57 percent in July. Newsweek analysis also found that Trump's approval rating was positive in 18 of the states he won in the 2024 election and negative in 13. What People Are Saying InsiderAdvantage pollster Matt Towery said in his analysis: "Donald Trump now has an advantage among every age group other than the most senior of voters. He has improved his numbers among African-Americans and Hispanic-Latinos. White voters are at a near record 64 percent. Voters under 65 years of age now approve of his job performance by wide margins. Only the nation's oldest voters disapprove of his job performance, which is consistent with our prior surveys. Overall, his approval numbers are surging upwards post-summit." U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social after the summit: "The Fake News has been saying for three days that I suffered a 'major defeat' by allowing President Vladimir Putin of Russia to have a major Summit in the United States. Actually, he would have loved doing the meeting anywhere else but the U.S., and the Fake News knows this. It was a major point of contention! If we had the Summit elsewhere, the Democrat run and controlled media would have said what a terrible thing THAT was. These people are sick!" What Happens Next Trump's popularity is likely to continue oscillating throughout the remainder of his presidency. Meanwhile, he has discussed plans to secure a trilateral meeting with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He is also meeting with European leaders, including Zelensky, at the White House on Monday.
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How are Donald Trump's approval ratings What Michigan voters should know
Six months into his second term in office, most recent polls show lower approval ratings for President Donald Trump. Among several nationwide polls conducted in mid- to late July, Americans gave Trump approval ratings in the 40% to 50% range. However, a Gallup poll gave the president a 37% approval rating, a record low for his second term. "Trump closes out the second quarter of his second term in office having accomplished much of what he said he would do if elected," Gallup analyst Megan Brenan wrote. "Yet, outside of his Republican base, relatively few Americans are pleased with his performance. His rating has fallen to the lowest point of his second term, essentially matching where he was at the same time in his first term, which is not much higher than his all-time worst rating." In a Trafalger/InsiderAdvantage survey, Trump's approval rating reached 50%. "The confusion among voters over issues related to the Epstein files created a bit of a speed bump for the Trump Administration over the past few weeks," pollsters Matt Towery (InsiderAdvantage) and Robert Cahaly (Trafalgar Group) wrote in an analysis. "But recent developments in that matter and the revelation of criminal referrals related to the Obama Administration and the initiation of the now discredited Trump/Russia probe appear to bear taking hold." Across policy issues, Trump got mixed results, with some polls demonstrating backing for his immigration agenda, while other surveys showed strong opposition to his immigration and economic policies, including declines from previous polling. The Trump administration has pushed aggressive immigration enforcement, including workplace raids, and economic policy has been characterized by tariffs, trade wars and trade deals. Here's what to know about President Trump's approval ratings last week. How did the Rasmussen Reports poll rank Trump?51% disapprove of Trump, while 47% approve The poll results are from July 28, 2025 The Rasmussen Reports survey did not break down party affiliation of respondents or Trump's approval ratings on policy issues. How did the Trafalger/InsiderAdvantage poll rank Trump?50% approve of Trump's job performance, while 48% disapprove The survey of 1,200 likely voters was conducted from July 22-23, 2025 and has a margin of error of ±2.83 percentage points. How did the Emerson College poll rank Trump?47% disapprove of Trump's job performance, while 46% approve The July 25 poll's results represent a one-point increase on approval and disapproval ratings from the survey's June results. The survey of 1,400 registered voters was conducted July 21-22, 2025 and has a margin of error of ±2.5 percentage points. "About six months into the second Trump administration, the president's approval rating has stabilized in the mid-40s," the poll's executive director, Spencer Kimball, said in statement, "while his disapproval has steadily increased about a point each month since the inauguration and now stands at 47%." How did Trump fare on the issues? Trump notched his highest single-issue approval rating on immigration, Emerson polling said, with 45% approving and 46% disapproving of Trump's policies. The highest disapproval numbers were on the economy, with a 41% approval rating and 51% disapproval. That continued to sink with Trump's tariff policy, with 36% approving while 50% disapproved. How do Americans' views of Trump differ by party affiliation? Trump's support — both on overall job performance and on specific issues — was fueled by Republican respondents in the poll. Just 10% of Democrats said they like the president's job performance, compared to 87% of Republicans and 38% of independents. The difference in support was widest by party on immigration, with 12.9% of Democrats approving compared to 80% of Republicans. How did the Fox News poll rank Trump?54% disapprove of Trump's job performance, while 46% approve The survey was conducted by Beacon Research/Shaw & Co. Research. 1,000 registered voters were surveyed July 18-21, 2025, and the poll has a margin of error of ±3 percentage points. How did Trump fare on the issues? Trump's support was lowest on issues of inflation and tariffs, with 36% of respondents backing the way Trump has approached two central forces in America's economy, the Fox News poll said. He received his highest ranking for border security, with 56% of respondents approving and 44% disapproving. How do Americans' views of Trump differ by party affiliation? Along party lines, support was highest among Republicans, with 88% backing the president. Thirty-seven percent of independents and 7% of Democrats agreed. How did the Reuters/Ipsos poll rank Trump?54% disapprove of Trump's job performance, while 41% approve The 41% approval rating remained the same from a June 21-23 poll, reflecting the lowest approval rating of Trump's second term so far, per Reuters. The online survey of 1,027 respondents was conducted from July 15-16, 2025 and has a margin of error of ± 3 percentage points. How did Trump fare on the issues? On the economy, Trump faced 55% disapproval compared with 35% approval ratings, the Reuters/Ipsos poll showed. His ratings on immigration policy demonstrated 51% disapproval and 41% approval. The 41% approval on immigration represents Trump's lowest approval rating on the topic in his second term thus far, Reuters noted. The Trump administration has conducted immigration raids at workplaces throughout the U.S. In the poll, 54% of respondents disagreed with the statement "immigration arrests at places of work are good for the country," while 28% agreed, per Reuters. A key feature of recent immigration raids has been immigration agents wearing masks. The Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 42% of respondents disapproved of the measure, while 38% approved. How do Americans' views of Trump differ by party affiliation? Among Republicans, 56% support immigration raids at workplaces, while 24% disapprove of the measure, per the poll results. Eighty-two percent of Democrats disapprove of the raids, with 7% approving. On immigration agents wearing masks during raids, 70% of Republicans approve, while 12% disapprove. Among Democrats, 70% disapprove of the move and 15% approve. Gallup poll brings Trump historic low ratings58% disapprove of Trump's job performance, while 37% approve The July 24 poll was the lowest mark of Trump's second term and only a few points higher than his all-time-low rating of 34% at the end of his first term, per the pollsters. The results also mark a 10-point drop from the 47% approval rating Americans gave Trump at the beginning of his second term in January. The survey of 1,002 Americans was conducted July 7-21, 2025, and has a margin of error of ±4 percentage points. How did Trump fare on the issues? The Gallup poll showed Trump lost support on his handling of most issues. Only 37% of Americans approved of his handling of the economy in July, down from 42% in Gallup's February poll. Trump's favorability rating on immigration decreased from 46% to 38%, his handling of foreign trade from 42% to 36%, his handling of foreign affairs from 44% to 41%, and his handling of the Middle East from 40% to 36%. Trump's lowest approval marks were for his handling of the war in Ukraine, 33%, and the federal budget, 29%. He received the strongest support for his handling of the conflict with Iran, at 42% approving. How do Americans' views of Trump differ by party affiliation? Trump has maintained strong support from Republican voters — dropping just one point from 90% in January to 89% — while backing from Democratic voters has slid from 6% to 2%. Only 29% of independent voters said they approved of Trump's job performance, a 17-point decline from the 46% the president enjoyed among independents at the start of his second term. The 29% approval rating among independent voters is the lowest Gallup has tracked with the group in either of his two terms. USA TODAY contributed. Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: How President Trump fares in latest approval poll ratings
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump's approval rating: Here's what current poll numbers show today amid Iran conflict
President Donald Trump's job approval ratings are slipping amid a chaotic week overshadowed by the barrage of attacks between Iran and Israel and the impending possibility of drawing the United States into war. The president celebrated his 79th birthday with a military parade on June 14th, while anti-Trump protests flared across the country. He then headed out to Canada for the G7 Summit, before he made an early exit to deal with the Iran-Israel conflict that started on Friday. Trump said he was still considering a U.S. military strike on Iran's nuclear sites, 'I may do it. I may not do it," Trump told reporters at the White House on June 18. "Nobody knows what I'm going to do." "The next week is going to be very big," he said. "Maybe less than a week.'' 'Iran's got a lot of trouble, and they want to negotiate,' Trump added. 'And I said, 'Why didn't you negotiate with me before all this death and destruction? Why didn't you negotiate?' I said to people, 'Why didn't you negotiate with me two weeks ago? You could have done fine. You would have had a country.'' In an InsiderAdvantage poll taken this week, June 15-16, Trump racked up a 54.4% approval over a 44.1% disapproval of his job performance. This poll included a question about "Trump's position that Iran must be prevented from developing a nuclear weapon by any means necessary" — to which 74.4% of Americans agreed and 22.9% disagreed. Here's how Americans feel about Trump's job performance in the latest poll numbers. According to today's Rasmussen Reports polling, Trump's approval dipping at 52% approval rating and 47% that disapprove. This week's InsiderAdvantage poll taken between June 15-16, Trump racked up a 54.4% approval over a 44.1% disapproval of his job performance. This poll included a question about "Trump's position that Iran must be prevented from developing a nuclear weapon by any means necessary" — to which 74.4% of Americans agreed and 22.9% disagreed. In the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on June 16, Trump remained steady with a 42% approval rate and a growing 54% disapproval rating. The Economist/YouGov poll taken this week, shows Trump favorability dropping to 43% favorability versus 54% unfavorable. The Morning Consult tracker poll taken this week has dropped to 46% approval rating and a 52% that disapprove. RealClear Polling which encompasses the average of different 15 different pollsters, including all those mentioned above, shows Trump's overall favorability dipping this week to 46.5% that approve and 50.7% that disapprove. These numbers are still an improvement since his lows at the end of April, when it reached a 52.4% disapproval rating and 45.1% favorable approval rating. Note: Polls are constantly changing and different pollsters ask different varieties of the population. These numbers were reflected as of Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11 a.m. This article originally appeared on What is Trump's current approval rating rcp: Trump poll numbers today
