A meagar uptick? Wait for the tariffs to kick in.
Yes, Donald Trump's approval ratings have shown a
slight uptick over the past month, though they remain mixed across different polling organizations:
- Rasmussen (May 9, 2025): 51% favorable, 48% unfavorable — one of the more positive polls for Trump
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- Morning Consult (May 5, 2025): 46% favorable, 52% unfavorable — slightly worse than the same point in his first term
- Civiqs (May 11, 2025): 42% favorable, 54% unfavorable
- The Economist/YouGov (May 6, 2025): 41% favorable, 53% unfavorable
The modest improvement appears to be linked to recent high-profile events, including a
Middle East tour and ongoing
court challenges, which have kept him in the public eye.