Politics
Trump’s Approval Rating Takes a Turn
By Jake Beardslee · May 12, 2025
New Poll Shows Trump’s Approval Rating at a Statistical Tie
President Donald Trump's approval rating has reached a statistical tie, according to a new poll from Quantus Insights, signaling a shift after weeks of declining support. The poll, conducted May 5–7 with 1,000 registered voters and a ±3.1% margin of error, found that 48.2% of Americans approve of Trump, while 48.3% disapprove. The White House / Wikimedia
Conservative Outlet Highlights Modest Rebound in Trump Support
This apparent rebound was promoted by Trending Politics News, a conservative-aligned site. The results align with another May 5 Big Data poll, which gave Trump a net positive rating of +0.6. The White House / Wikimedia
Other Polls Reveal Ongoing Declines, Especially on Economy
However, broader polling still shows mixed sentiment. For instance, Navigator Research found Trump’s net approval on the economy dropped to -16 in late April. Meanwhile, a TIPP Insights survey recorded a 5-point decline among conservative voters in just a few weeks. geralt / Pixabay
Expert: Trump’s Softer Tariff Rhetoric May Be Influencing Polls
Scott Lucas, professor of international politics at University College Dublin, told Newsweek that Trump’s changing rhetoric may be behind the numbers. “His language on tariffs is starting to soften,” Lucas said. However, he cautioned against overinterpreting the data. “Opinion polls have their own biases.” Yamu_Jay / Pixabay
Trump Boasts of Achievements in Truth Social Post
Trump, for his part, took to Truth Social to defend his record, declaring: “We are, together, going to make America bigger, better, stronger, wealthier, healthier, and more religious, than it has ever been before!!!” The White House / Wikimedia
Democratic Strategist: "Stagnation, Not Momentum"
Still, Democratic strategist Matt McDermott downplayed the significance of these slight shifts, telling Newsweek last week, “What we’re seeing is stagnation, not momentum. Trump is hoping to shift blame for a weakening economy, but it’s not going to work. Voters know exactly who’s responsible.” The White House / Wikimedia