Trump won’t rule out recession as US tariffs begin
President Trump has not dismissed the idea that his economic strategies, including hefty tariffs, might result in a recession. During a conversation with Fox News, he mentioned a “period of transition” while asserting that his policies would ultimately prove beneficial for the economy.
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- President Trump’s average approval rating is approximately 46% since he started his second term, ranging from 34% to 49% throughout his presidency.
- This average is higher than the 41% from his first term and better than the final rating of 34% he received in 2021.
- When compared, Trump’s approval is below that of the last two-term Presidents Obama (59%) and Clinton (66%), but is above George W. Bush (34%).
- A late January poll indicates Trump holds a 47% approval rating in Minnesota.
Recently published polls provide insights into President Donald Trump’s standing with the American public.
The latest batch of polls has emerged following Trump’s address to Congress, where he highlighted the achievements of his administration and endorsed DOGE. Tariffs directed at Mexico and Canada were implemented that same day, although he later postponed these tariffs.
Below are the latest polls revealing Trump’s approval ratings in the U.S., along with approval ratings for Josh Stein and comparisons to former presidents and their terms.
What is Donald Trump’s approval rating?
The latest approval ratings associated with Trump’s administration are as follows:
- Recent Gallup polls indicate Trump’s approval rating averages at 46% since he began his second term, compared to a first-term average of 41%. Throughout both terms, his approval ratings have fluctuated between 34%-49%.
- According to the latest Reuters/Ipsos polls from Tuesday, March 4, 44% of participants gave Trump a favorable rating during his initial month in office, which is now higher than his first term’s approval and more favorable than former President Joe Biden’s ratings overall.
- Most recent polls from ABC News project538 indicated a 47.6% favorability in Trump’s performance during a poll on Tuesday, March 4. The same polling showed Vice President JD Vance with a slightly lower approval at 40.8%.
- Polling by The Economist shows that 46% view Trump favorably while 50% hold an unfavorable view, per the latest update on Thursday, March 6.
What is Trump’s approval rating in Minnesota?
There are no recent approval ratings for Trump in Minnesota, however, a late January survey by KTSP/SurveyUSA reported a 47% approval rating for Trump. This survey found that Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D, was the most favored state politician, at 57%. Sen. Tina Smith, D, also had a 47% approval rating, while Gov. Tim Walz scored 52%, according to the polling.
SurveyUSA surveyed 700 adults in Minnesota, of which 620 were registered voters.
World Population Review indicates Trump’s approval rating in Minnesota as 46%.
How does Trump’s approval rating compare with his first term?
Polling data from the now-defunct website FiveThirtyEight shows that Trump concluded his first term with a final approval rating of 34%. His average approval during this term was 41%.
How does Trump’s approval rating compare with past presidents?
- Joe Biden – 40%
- Donald Trump (first term) – 34%
- Barack Obama – 59%
- George W. Bush – 34%
- Bill Clinton – 66%
- George H.W. Bush – 56%
- Ronald Reagan – 63%
- Jimmy Carter – 34%
- Gerald Ford – 53%
- Richard Nixon – 24%
