Trump Approval Rating On Par With Obama During Same Period: Polling

In a development that may significantly impact the Democratic Party, recent surveys indicate that President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are on par with those of former President Barack Obama at the commencement of his second term in office.

The three surveys reveal that President Trump enjoys a higher approval rating than he did at the conclusion of his first term, as reported by The Washington Examiner.

Furthermore, the polls suggest that his policies are receiving even greater support. According to Rasmussen Reports journalist Mark Mitchell, ‘His policies are more popular than he is.’

Mark Penn, the chief of the Harvard Caps-Harris Poll, stated that there is potential for growth in his approval ratings. A recent Big Data Poll indicated that the president’s approval stands at 48 percent, while his favorability is at 51 percent.

The poll further implied that the president is finding his rhythm, despite a decline from the record 55 percent approval he achieved at the beginning of his second term, suggesting he is still in a position to improve.

Rich Baris, the director of the poll, stated that if the economic concerns prove to be unfounded, we can anticipate a significant recovery in the president’s approval ratings. Mitchell remarked in a post on X, highlighting some crucial observations, noting that mainstream media pollsters released particularly unfavorable polls last week.

He pointed out that even prior to that, their results were consistently 3-7 points more favorable than ours. He emphasized that we have conducted a significantly greater number of polls than those mentioned and referred to the clustering of results at the end as indicative of a coordinated effort.

During his appearance on Maria Bartiromo’s Fox Business program, ‘Mornings with Maria,’ Penn noted that survey respondents expressed greater approval for the president’s policies than for Trump himself. He explained that while 51% approved of the president’s immigration actions, nearly 70% supported the policies he is implementing.

When his name is mentioned, I observe a more partisan reaction. This suggests to me that if he succeeds with his policies, he may reduce partisanship and increase support from 50 to 55, or even 60, which is the target range he aims for,” he stated.

In April, Trump’s approval rating reached near-record highs, despite several days of backlash from Democrats, establishment Republicans, and mainstream media regarding the president’s bold trade reforms.

A recent survey conducted by J.L. Partners in partnership with the Daily Mail, which included 1,000 registered voters from March 31 to April 3, revealed that Trump’s support rating rose even after significant tariffs were enacted on numerous trading partners on April 2.

The findings showed that Trump’s approval rating climbed to 53 percent, marking a four-point increase from a week earlier when it stood at 49 percent. The Daily Mail described this result as ‘unexpected’ given the considerable pressure and stock market decline experienced that week.

Further analysis revealed that Trump’s favorability rating among voters aged 18 to 29 surged by an impressive 13 points compared to a poll conducted on March 7. This suggests that Trump is capitalizing on the substantial support he garnered from this demographic during the November presidential election, where voters aged 18 to 29 shifted 10 points in his favor after previously backing Joe Biden in 2020.

Additionally, the study indicated a six-point rise in Trump’s support among registered Democrats and independents, while his favorability among black voters increased by 17 points since the last survey.

Currently, I would assign President Trump a commendable B+, as stated by TaChelle Lawson, founder of FIG Strategy & Consulting, author, and respondent for the Freedom Economy Index (FEI), in her remarks to Fox News Digital.

He entered with a well-defined strategy centered on economic matters. His priority is evidently on business efficiency, eliminating unnecessary expenditures. This approach is well understood and appreciated by small business owners and operators. It is apparent that his emphasis is on American enterprises,” she remarked. “Nonetheless, I believe there is room for improvement in the messaging.