Trump’s Approval Rating Today: Latest Polls & Tracker

Gallup (Latest): 36% ·
Silver Bulletin Net Approval: -16.6 ·
Economy Net Approval: -22 ·
Inflation Net Approval: -34 ·
All-Time Low: 34%

Key facts at a glance

The table below summarizes the most relevant polling data from authoritative sources, with direct citations to enable verification.

Is Trump’s approval rating going down?

Yes. Gallup reports Trump’s job approval rating has dropped to 36%, a new second-term low that approaches his all-time low of 34% (Gallup News). The Silver Bulletin’s aggregate tracker tells the same story from a different angle: Trump’s net approval stood at -16.3 when a two-week ceasefire was announced on April 7, 2026, and has since slipped to -16.6 as of April 21, 2026 (Nate Silver Bulletin).

Recent poll trends

The decline tracks with the Iran War, which began in early April 2026. Multiple trackers show Trump’s approval dipping after the conflict started, with polls indicating the war remains unpopular among the broader public (Nate Silver Bulletin). The ceasefire announcement briefly stabilized ratings, but the latest data shows little recovery.

Factors cited in polls

Two forces are weighing on Trump’s numbers. His net approval on the economy has fallen to -22, while his inflation rating has dropped to -34—both near second-term lows (Nate Silver Bulletin). High gas prices appear to be a significant contributor to the weak economic readings.

Trump approval rating among Republicans

Presidential approval ratings typically show strong partisan divides, and Trump’s polling reflects this reality. While overall job approval sits at 36%, partisan breakdowns reveal the depth of support among Republican voters.

Partisan breakdowns

Major trackers, including the Silver Bulletin and VoteHub, break down approval by party identification (VoteHub). These partisan splits matter because they reveal the composition of presidential support—even presidents with low overall ratings often maintain strong backing from their own party.

YouGov data

YouGov’s popularity rankings place Trump as the 13th most popular foreign politician in their public figure polling (YouGov). While this metric differs from presidential job approval, it offers another lens on how Americans view Trump as a political figure.

Trump approval rating graph

Visual representations of Trump’s approval history help contextualize where current numbers fall in the broader arc of his presidency. Several trackers offer interactive charts that make these trends accessible.

Interactive trackers

The New York Times aggregates polls from select pollsters that meet reliability criteria, providing interactive charts that users can explore over time (G. Elliott Morris). The Economist maintains a favorable views tracker with real-time updates, offering a complementary visual perspective (The Economist).

NYT and Economist visuals

G. Elliott Morris provides graphs and downloadable data for Trump’s job approval rating, including comparisons to past presidents (G. Elliott Morris). His state-level tracking offers geographic breakdowns, though comprehensive regional data remains limited in the current reporting period.

Trump approval rating Gallup

Gallup is one of the most authoritative names in American polling. The organization’s Presidential Job Approval Center has tracked Trump’s ratings since 2019, providing a consistent methodology for measuring public sentiment over time.

Gallup methodology

Gallup’s polling question is straightforward: “Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president?” (Gallup News). The organization uses periodic multiday polls to smooth out daily noise and capture a more stable picture of opinion.

Latest figures

The latest Gallup poll puts Trump at 36%—a figure that stands as his second-term low and sits just two points above his all-time nadir of 34% (Gallup News). The timing coincides with the Iran War and ongoing economic pressures, suggesting these factors are driving the decline.

Trump approval rating compared to other presidents

Context matters when evaluating a president’s approval. The Roper Center at Cornell University documents Trump’s highs and lows alongside those of other presidents, enabling direct comparisons at similar points in their terms.

Historical comparisons

Trump’s current 36% overall job approval places him among the lower-rated modern presidents. His all-time low of 34% occurred during his first term, and the latest reading suggests he is approaching that level again (Gallup News). The Roper Center documents these lowest approval ratings with detailed records from polling organizations (Roper Center Cornell).

CNN Poll of Polls

The CNN Poll of Polls aggregates multiple surveys to produce a consistent job approval average. This methodology helps smooth individual pollster quirks and provides a steadier indicator of public sentiment (CNN). For comparing Trump to predecessors, the CNN aggregate offers a standardized benchmark.

The comparison table below places Trump’s current readings in historical context against past administrations.

Five data points frame Trump’s historical standing: his current 36%, the all-time low of 34%, his peak of 49%, and the aggregate net approval of -16.6. The comparison reveals how unusual the current readings are even relative to his own track record.

Timeline: Trump’s approval through April 2026

The timeline below tracks key events and their corresponding polling impact based on Silver Bulletin and Gallup data.

The pattern shows a direct correlation between the Iran War’s start and the polling decline, with the ceasefire providing only temporary stabilization.

Confirmed facts and open questions

The dual-column layout below separates what the data confirms versus what remains uncertain based on current reporting.

The open questions highlight where additional reporting or data collection will be needed as 2026 progresses.

What the experts are saying

Trump’s Approval Rating Drops to 36%, New Second-Term Low.

— Gallup (Polling Organization)

His net approval in the Silver Bulletin average was -16.3 when a two-week ceasefire was announced on April 7. Today, it’s essentially unchanged at -16.6.

— Nate Silver (Polling Analyst, Nate Silver Bulletin)

The polling data presents a clear picture: Trump faces significant headwinds in public opinion. The trajectory suggests that unless economic conditions improve or the Iran situation resolves favorably, approval ratings may remain depressed. For voters and political observers alike, the numbers offer a data-driven foundation for assessing the president’s standing heading into the latter half of 2026.

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Gallup’s 36% marks a second-term low echoed in the Aussie Pulse Hub tracker, where major pollsters average approval between 36% and 47%.

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