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Donald Trump’s approval rating: See the latest polls

Donald Trump’s approval rating: See the latest polls

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President Donald Trump’s job approval ratings have held mostly steady this week, even as his administration advances controversial immigration policies, oversees military action abroad, and faces growing economic unease at home.

In a major legal development, Trump appeared to score a victory in his effort to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents who are in the country temporarily or without legal documents. On June 27, the U.S. Supreme Court lifted a temporary block on his order, ruling that lower federal judges lack the authority to issue nationwide injunctions. The decision did not weigh in on the constitutionality of Trump’s policy, which will continue to be debated in the courts, but it moves his controversial proposal a step closer to implementation.

Meanwhile, protests over immigration raids continue across Los Angeles, where the president retains control of National Guard troops after a federal appeals court overturned a previous ruling that challenged his authority to deploy them.

Uncertainty is also growing in southern Arizona, where small business owners are voicing concerns about how Trump’s tariffs and trade policies are disrupting local economies. Industries from tourism to manufacturing are struggling to adapt to new rules and rising costs, impacting imports and exports across the region.

And abroad, Trump’s decision to bomb multiple nuclear sites in Iran has sparked criticism and debate over whether his actions are dragging the U.S. into another prolonged conflict, adding another layer of tension that could be weighing on public perception of his leadership.

Here’s what to know about Trump’s approval rating, including how they are decided and how Trump’s ratings compare with his first term and past presidents.

What is Donald Trump’s approval rating?

Here are the latest approval ratings released about Trump’s administration:

The Economist shows that 40% of people are favorable of Trump and 55% are unfavorable of him, according to the latest update from June 27.
Rasmussen Reports poll from June 27 showed 51% approval and 48% disapproval of Trump.
The American Research Group poll from June 23 showed 38% approve and 59% disapprove.
Emerson College Polling showed from June 27 showed that 45% of people approve and 46% disapprove.
An American Pulse Research and Polling poll from June 23-25 indicated 50% approve and 49% disapprove of the president.
A Quantus poll from June 23-25 reported Trump’s approval rating at 47%.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll reported that, as of June 23, 41% of those surveyed gave him a favorable approval rating of his performance in office.
A Quinnipiac University poll from June 22-24 said 41% of people approved of Trump’s performance and 54% disapproved

How does Trump’s approval rating compare with his 1st term?

Trump had a final approval rating of 34% when he left office in 2021. His approval average during his first term was 41%.

How does Trump’s approval rating compare with past presidents?

Joe Biden – 40%
Donald Trump (first term) – 34%
Barack Obama – 59%
George W. Bush – 34%
Bill Clinton – 66%
George H.W. Bush – 56%
Ronald Reagan – 63%
Jimmy Carter – 34%
Gerald Ford – 53%
Richard Nixon – 24%

Are presidential approval ratings accurate?

Data agency Gallup notes that these approval ratings are a “simple measure, yet a very powerful one that has played a key role in politics for over 70 years.”

A president’s approval rating reflects the percentage of Americans polled who approve of the president’s performance. Anything can impact a president’s rating, such as legislation passed, actions and elections.

According to ABC News, an approval rating doesn’t just represent how well the administration is doing for the general public, but could determine the outcome of an upcoming election for a politician or how much they get done during their time in office.

While these ratings are easy to understand, Quorum says some analysts believe they are not as useful as they once were due to extreme partisanship and the polarized political climate.

“Presidential approval ratings have always been partisan, with members of the president’s party offering more positive assessments than those in the opposing party,” according to the Pew Research Center. “But the differences between Republicans and Democrats on views of the president have grown substantially in recent decades.”

USA TODAY Network reporter Maria Francis contributed to this article.

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