Trump Approval Rating From Most Popular Pollster

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has reached a new low in his second term, according to the latest AtlasIntel survey. Here’s a breakdown of the findings:

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📊 Key Polling Data

• Approval Rating: 45%
• Disapproval Rating: 54%
• Margin of Error: ±2 percentage points
• Survey Period: May 21–27, 2025
• Sample Size: 3,469 adults
• Pollster: AtlasIntel, recognized as the most accurate pollster of the 2024 election by Nate Silver

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📉 Declining Approval Across Key Issues

• Overall Performance: Those rating Trump’s performance as “Excellent” or “Good” dropped from 46% in February to 39% in May.
• Negative Ratings: “Poor” or “Very Poor” assessments increased from 47% to 54% over the same period.
• Immigration: 53% disapprove of Trump’s handling, while 47% approve.
• Economy: Approval stands at 42%, with 54% disapproving, marking a decline from April.
• Health Care: Only 38% approve of Trump’s approach, whereas 53% disapprove.
• National Debt: Approval is at 42%, with a 54% disapproval rate.
• Safeguarding Democracy: 47% approve, while 53% disapprove, though this reflects a slight improvement from April.
• China–U.S. Competition: Disapproval has risen to 53%, with 45% approving.

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📈 Contrasting Polling Trends

While AtlasIntel reports a decline in Trump’s approval, other polls present a mixed picture:

• Newsweek Tracker: 47% approval, 50% disapproval.
• Insider Advantage (May 17–19): 55% approval, 44% disapproval.
• McLaughlin and Associates (May 21–26): 51% approval, 44% disapproval.
• Quantus Insights (May 18–20): 48% approval, 48% disapproval, unchanged from earlier in May.

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🕰️ Historical Context

• Comparison to First Term: On May 31, 2017, Trump’s approval was at 40%, with a 54% disapproval, giving a net approval rating of -14 points.
• Comparison to Biden: On May 31, 2021, President Joe Biden had a 54% approval rating and a 42% disapproval.
• Gallup’s First Poll of Second Term: Trump began his second term with a 47% approval rating, still below the 50% mark, making him the only elected president since 1953 to start a term with sub-50% approval. 

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🔮 Outlook

Trump’s approval ratings could fluctuate in the coming weeks, influenced by factors such as:

• Ongoing negotiations in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
• Developments in the administration’s tariff policies.
• Economic indicators and potential recession concerns.

Public sentiment appears to be shifting, with increased scrutiny on the administration’s policies and their impacts.