Recent polls show how Americans feel about his leadership, and the numbers tell a surprising story. Let’s dive into what the latest approval ratings reveal about Trump’s presidency and what’s driving public opinion in 2025.

May 19 -10: Trump’s approval rating dipped to 42% in the latest Ipsos/Reuters survey of 1,024 U.S. adults taken May 16-18 (margin of error 3), a two-point decline from the groups’ May 12-13 poll, while his disapproval rating held at 52%.

The president's approval ratings gap is worsening as more Americans are disapproving of the job he is doing as president.