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Trump's Approval Ratings Show Mixed Trends as Economic Optimism Rises

Polling reveals a rebound in economic sentiment, but views on Trump's trade policies and governance remain deeply divided.

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Washington.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on May 19, 2025.
U.S. President Donald Trump listens to remarks during a swearing-in ceremony for Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz in the Oval Office in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 18, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo

Overview

  • President Trump's approval ratings vary widely across polls, with InsiderAdvantage reporting a surge to 55% while Reuters/Ipsos shows a dip to 42%, matching his term low.
  • Economic confidence has improved, with 51% of voters rating the economy as strong—the first majority since 2021—amid easing inflation and a U.S.-China tariff truce.
  • Despite economic optimism, 57% of voters believe Trump's tariffs harm the economy, citing them as the biggest policy failure of his second term.
  • Trump's handling of immigration and national values receives higher approval, but his economic policies, including tariffs and inflation management, remain significant weak points.
  • The 90-day tariff truce with China and a new UK trade framework have influenced public sentiment, though concerns persist over potential long-term economic impacts.