President Donald Trump has allowed the issue of falling prices to be mentioned in his presidential conferences, but polls show voters still don’t approve of him on the economy.
President Trump had an outstanding week ahead of Thanksgiving week, holding an eyebrow-raising meeting with New York Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani. Despite their political differences, the two Queens natives discussed affordability during a friendly meeting Nov. 21.
President Trump is also hoping to regain some economic victories, noting on November 25 that Walmart’s Thanksgiving meal kits are 25% cheaper than last year (albeit with fewer items).
Some voters say the economy is the most important factor in evaluating Mr. Trump. What is President Trump’s approval rating? See recent voting results.
What is President Trump’s approval rating?
President Trump’s approval rating is a net negative, according to an average compiled by RealClearPolitics and the New York Times, and after several months of relative stability, it has fallen over the past month.
According to graphics from RealClearPolitics, President Trump’s approval rating was 50.5% as of January 27th, making him net positive, but by March 13th, his approval rating was 47.8%, and his disapproval rating was 48.5%, making him net negative. The approval rating hit its lowest of 45.1% on April 29, but it declined near the 100th day of the Trump administration. It hit a new low of 42.3% on Nov. 14 as the controversy over Jeffrey Epstein’s emails intensifies following the end of the government shutdown. As of November 25, 43% were in favor and 54.8% were against it.
President Trump’s approval rating fell from 52% in January to 44% in April, then remained roughly flat for several months, according to a New York Times tally. Trump’s lowest approval rating of his term is 41%, which he first reached on November 12, according to the Times. The disapproval rate also rose to 56% on November 19, the highest level this term, according to the aggregation company.
How does President Donald Trump’s approval rating compare to previous presidents?
A Gallup poll conducted from October 1 to 16 found that 41% of people approve of President Trump’s job performance, a slight increase from the previous month.
Trump’s approval ratings in his first October as the 45th and 47th president of the United States were lower than any other modern president during the same period, according to a historical analysis by Gallup. According to Gallup, his October confirmation compares to other presidents’ first year in office.
- Joe Biden (October 2021) – 42% support
- President Trump (October 2017) – 37% approve
- Barack Obama (October 2009) – 53% approve
- George W. Bush (October 2001) – 88% approved
- Bill Clinton (October 1993) – 48% support
- George H.W. Bush (October 1989) – 68% approve
- Ronald Reagan (October 1981) – 55% approve
CBS News: 60% of Americans say President Trump will make the economy better than it is now.
A CBS News/YouGov poll conducted November 19-21 found President Trump’s approval rating at 40%. The survey included 2,489 U.S. adults and had a margin of error of plus or minus 2.4 percentage points.
According to CBS, when asked how President Trump gives a healthy impression on prices and inflation, 60% said he gives a better impression than they actually are, while 27% said he gives a worse impression than they actually are, while 13% said he gives a worse impression. Respondents were also most likely to say the economy and inflation are the most important things when judging the Trump administration.
Morning consultation: Best policy areas are immigration, national security
A Morning Consult poll conducted November 21-23 found that 45% of respondents approved of President Trump’s job performance, compared to 52% who disapproved. The poll surveyed 2,200 registered U.S. voters and had a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.
When it comes to handling specific issues, President Trump received the worst disapproval on health care and the economy, according to Morning Consult. According to polls, the top issues for President Trump were national security and immigration.
Kinsey Crowley is a Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Please contact KCrowley@usatodayco.com. follow her X (Twitter), blue sky and TikTok.
