A survey conducted by Quantus Insights between February 24 and 26 with 1,000 registered voters showed that Trump’s approval rating is now at 51%, compared to 45% disapproval, leaving him with a positive balance of six points.
However, this is down from the previous Quantus Insights survey conducted between February 10 and 12, which showed Trump with an approval rating of 53%, while 44% disapproved, giving him a positive rating of nine points.
Surveys conducted by The Economist/YouGov showed the same trend. A survey conducted between February 16 and 18 among 1,603 U.S. adults placed Trump’s approval rating at 50%, with 45% disapproval.
Another Economist/YouGov survey between February 23 and 25 among 1,604 adult citizens of the U.S. showed that Trump’s approval rating was at 48%. However, his disapproval rate remains unchanged at 45%.
Additionally, the latest survey from RMG Research, conducted between February 18 and 21 among 3,000 registered voters, showed that Trump’s job approval rating is currently at 53%, with 44% disapproval. This is lower than from February 10 to 14, when 55% said they approve of Trump’s job performance, and 43% said they disapprove.
Popularity
Surveys previously showed that Trump was more popular in the days following the start of his second term, with his approval and favorability ratings at an all-time high. But his popularity has now begun to crumble. Recent surveys suggest that this may be due to pessimism about the state of the economy.
Surveys also indicate that support for Trump’s immigration agenda remains strong, with 58% saying they approve of Trump’s immigration policies in the latest Quantus survey and 40% disapproving. Furthermore, surveys show that Trump’s popularity is bolstered by nearly universal Republican support, with 92% saying they approve of Trump’s job performance, according to Quantus, and 95% saying they approve of Trump’s immigration agenda.
Future Scenario
The decline in approval ratings for U.S. President Donald Trump may have significant implications for his administration, his party, and the 2026 midterm elections. The lower public support could weaken his influence in Congress, making it difficult to pass important policies and maintain party unity. It also signals a growing dissatisfaction among voters, which could encourage challengers within the Republican Party and energize Democrats ahead of future elections.
If the trend continues, it could reshape the political landscape, forcing Trump to adjust his strategy to regain public trust.
Source: Newsweek