Trump’s overall average approval rating for his first and second terms (41%) is lower than all presidents dating back to Harry Truman, according to Gallup. Joe Biden had the next lowest average, 42%, followed by Truman (45%) and Jimmy Carter (46%).

Meanwhile, an Emerson College poll found that a majority of Americans give Trump a failing grade on the economy. A Fox News poll revealed a similar conclusion, with most voters believe the economy is in bad shape.

Although the country is not in a recession, more than half of Democrats and Independents, as well as nearly half of Republicans, believe the United States is experiencing one, according to the poll.

A Harvard Youth Poll from Spring 2025 found that Trump's approval rating among young men was slightly higher. In that survey, 59 percent disapproved of him, and 34 percent approved.

Donald Trump health fears escalate as Kamala Harris calls him 'unwell' on Kimmel amid bruises, naps and polls showing 80% want cognitive tests — hypocrisy exposed in second term scrutiny.

Democrats spent the early part of last year struggling to redefine themselves after devastating losses in the 2024 election. Now, with 2025 closed out, the party has regained some of its lost