Jaw-Dropping Approval Ratings Reveal What Americans Really Think About Donald Trump

Polls show deep dissatisfaction
So where does public opinion stand?

A January AP-NORC poll found that only four in ten U.S. adults approve of Trump’s performance so far in his second term. As of January 8, 2026, 59% disapproved, while 40% expressed approval.

Economic confidence is even weaker: just 37% approve of Trump’s handling of the economy, with 62% disapproving. Approval for immigration policy stands at 38%, and only 37% support his approach to foreign policy and trade.

A separate New York Times/Siena College poll revealed that nearly half of voters believe they are worse off than they were four years ago, and 64% say Trump has mishandled the cost of living.

Trump has dismissed these surveys as fake and accused pollsters of spreading misinformation on his platform, Truth Social.

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