Trump’s Approval Rating Takes a Notable Turn in New Poll

Trump Hits Highest Approval Rating Since April

Donald Trump has recorded his highest approval rating since early April, following a turbulent stretch marked by sweeping tariff measures and economic unease. The White House / Wikimedia

New Poll Shows Slight Boost Following 'Liberation Day'

According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted May 12 and 13, the president's approval now stands at 44 percent, up two points from the previous survey. It is his best net rating since his so-called “Liberation Day.” The White House / Wikimedia

Trump's Tariff Move Branded 'Liberation Day'

“Liberation Day,” the phrase Trump used to describe his April 2 announcement of sweeping new tariffs, was initially met with sharp backlash. The White House / Wikimedia

Markets React Sharply to Trump’s Sweeping Tariff Rollout

Stock markets tumbled and fears of a recession surged as Trump unveiled a 10 percent “baseline” tariff on nearly all imports and “reciprocal” tariffs on key trade partners. At the time, the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its sharpest drop since June 2020. Burak The Weekender / Pexels

U.S. and China Agree to Tariff Pause Amid Economic Strain

However, markets have begun to stabilize. On May 12, the United States and China agreed to a 90-day pause in mutual tariffs, some of which had soared past 100 percent, prompting a market rebound. Kaboompics.com / Pexels

Market Recovery Helps Improve Trump’s Public Image

The S&P 500 has since climbed roughly 17 percent from its second-term low, and the economic recovery appears to be helping Trump's public image. Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Poll Shows Fewer Americans Fear a Recession

The latest poll shows economic concerns remain high but are trending downward. The share of Americans worried about a recession dropped to 69 percent from 76 percent in the previous survey. Pixabay / Pexels

Approval of Trump’s Economic Management Rises Slightly

Concern over stock market instability also declined, falling from 67 to 60 percent. Approval of Trump’s economic management rose from 36 to 39 percent. The White House / Wikimedia

Majority Say Trump Would Be to Blame for Recession

Although recent figures have improved, voter skepticism lingers. According to 59 percent of respondents, if a recession occurs this year, they believe Trump would be to blame. Yamu_Jay / Pixabay

Fewer Voters Blame Biden Despite Trump’s Claims

Only 37 percent would blame former President Joe Biden, despite Trump’s repeated claims that Biden's inflationary policies created the crisis. Office of President Joe Biden / Wikimedia

Trump’s Approval Stabilizes Across Multiple Polls

Trump’s approval ratings have broadly stabilized, with modest gains across several major polls. Newsweek’s tracker now places his approval at 46 percent. The White House / Wikimedia

Polls Show Small Gains but Continued Division

A recent YouGov/Economist poll shows 43 percent approval, up one point, with disapproval holding steady at 52 percent. Meanwhile, a TIPP Insights survey shows a net rating of minus five, a slight improvement. The White House / Wikimedia

Skepticism Over Trump’s Economic Record Persists

Still, skepticism persists. An Echelon Insights poll found Trump’s approval on the economy remains flat at 44 percent, while disapproval rose from 52 to 54 percent. A separate AP-NORC survey showed just 36 percent approve of his economic stewardship, down one point from April. Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia

Trump’s Path Forward May Depend on Economic Calm

Looking ahead, Trump’s ability to maintain the approval bump may hinge on continued economic calm and progress in trade negotiations. If inflation continues to cool and recession fears fade, it could bolster the president's standing. But lingering distrust of his economic policies leaves his path forward uncertain. Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia