President Trump’s approval rating remained stable in the latest Harvard CAPS/Harris poll as public concern about the economy showed signs of easing.
The poll, released Monday, recorded Trump’s approval at 47 percent, just a single point lower than the previous month. His disapproval rating inched up to 48 percent, marking the first time since his return to office that it slightly surpassed his approval. However, the shift remains within the poll’s margin of error and reflects little real change from March.
Mark Penn, chairman of the Harris Poll, noted that Trump continues to maintain solid support among his base. He said the data suggests the public is beginning to feel more confident about the economy, even as tariff policies remain a source of tension.
According to the survey, 51 percent of respondents now consider the overall economy to be strong up five points from April and the first time since mid-2021 that a majority have felt this way. Although more people still say their personal financial situation is worsening rather than improving, the gap has narrowed. Those who said their situation is getting worse dropped from 45 percent to 39 percent, while those reporting improvement rose to 34 percent, a modest two-point increase.
Trump received his highest approval on immigration and efforts to restore what many see as traditional American values, both polling at 51 percent. His lowest marks came on tariffs and trade policy, where only 42 percent expressed approval.
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