Donald Trump’s current approval rating; Trump approval rate today – Asbury Park Press

As of May 5, 2026, major polling groups such as RealClearPolitics and Ballotpedia report that the president’s approval rating is approximately 39%. While about 4 out of 10 people approve of his job performance, roughly 6 out of 10 do not.

Donald Trump approval ratings today

Here’s latest data:

• Ballotpedia has Trump with a 41.0% approval rating.
• RealClearPolitics has Trump with a 38.9% approval rating.
• Washington Post/ABC News-Ipsos has Trump with a 37% approval rating.
• The Economist/YouGov has Trump with a 37% approval rating.
• CNN/SSRS has Trump with a 35% approval rating.

Trump approval rating with Republicans

While 85% of Republicans still support the president, fewer of them say they “strongly” approve compared to last year. Experts say his core followers are still loyal, but he is struggling to keep the support of Independent voters.

Lowest presidential approval rating

The record for the lowest individual approval rating in a single poll belongs to Harry S. Truman, who hit 22% in February 1952.