President Trump’s Approval Rating Sees Modest Improvement

Recent Poll Results

President Donald Trump’s net job approval has improved to its best level in roughly three months, according to a new Napolitan News Service poll. This comes even as more Americans continue to disapprove of his performance. The survey found that 44 percent of respondents approve of Trump’s job as president, while 53 percent disapprove, giving him a net approval rating of -9 percentage points.

Although he remains underwater overall, the result marks his strongest net approval rating in the poll since April. This reflects a modest improvement in public sentiment. Trump’s disapproval rating has fallen to its lowest level in about three months as well. At 53 percent, the share of Americans who disapprove is down from higher readings recorded in previous surveys by the pollster, suggesting some softening in opposition even as a majority still view his performance negatively. The decline in disapproval, coupled with a 44 percent approval rating, helped narrow Trump’s net deficit to its smallest level in months.

According to the pollster, the last time Trump’s net approval was -9 percent or better was in a poll taken from April 8 to April 15, when it was -8 percent. The disapproval rating was 53 percent or less in that same poll.

The poll, conducted by RMG Research, Inc., was taken from July 6 to July 14, 2026, among 2,000 registered voters and has a margin of error of 2.2 percent.

White House Spokesman Davis Ingle commented on the new survey, emphasizing President Trump’s accomplishments such as job creation, cooling inflation, and increasing housing affordability.

Recent Developments

Despite the improved approval rating, recent polling showed Trump’s approval at or near its weakest point of his second term. Polling averages continue to show Trump with a net negative approval rating nationally. The new survey also follows recent polling that found shifts in support among key demographic groups. Trump’s net approval among men had slipped, but his approval among rural voters has recently flipped positive.

As the 2026 congressional midterm elections draw closer, Trump’s job approval ratings are closely watched, as they are often viewed as an important indicator of how his party could perform at the ballot box. The latest poll comes as Trump continues to navigate challenges on both the foreign and domestic fronts.

Foreign Policy and Economy

In recent weeks, Trump’s administration faced renewed scrutiny over its approach to Iran, raising questions about potential broader conflict in the Middle East and the effectiveness of the president’s foreign policy strategy. Trump’s ratings on the economy have shown signs of erosion. Recent surveys indicate growing dissatisfaction with his handling of inflation, the cost of living, and broader economic conditions, even as the White House has pointed to easing price pressures and continued job growth.

The combination of foreign policy uncertainty and weakening confidence in the economy has created a challenging political environment for Trump, making the modest improvement in his overall approval rating notable despite the fact that a majority of Americans still disapprove of his job performance.

Other Poll Findings

A survey by The Economist/YouGov shows Trump’s approval rating at 37 percent versus a 59 percent disapproval rating, and indicates 71 percent of respondents think the state of the economy is fair or poor. The poll surveyed 1,616 U.S. adults from July 10 to July 13, 2026, with a margin of error of 3.3 percent.

An Echelon Insights poll shows Trump’s approval rating at 38 percent versus 61 percent disapproval. His approval rating on the economy was 35 percent, with disapproval at 61 percent. This poll was taken from July 9 to July 13, 2026, among 1,004 voters in the likely electorate with a margin of error of 3.6 percent.

Looking Ahead

Economic indicators, including inflation, consumer prices, and jobs data, will be key drivers of public opinion in the coming weeks. Voters will also pay attention to the administration’s tariff policies as legal challenges, trade negotiations, and policy deadlines unfold this summer. Additionally, budget negotiations in Washington and court rulings affecting Trump’s agenda could shape perceptions of his effectiveness.

For many Americans, the impact on their personal financial situation will be a significant factor in their views.