Donald Trump's Approval Rating Breaks Records
NewsweekJAN 17
Polls: Trump's Approval Rating at 47%
Above: US Pres. Donald Trump gives the thumbs up during the inaugural parade inside Capitol One Arena in Washington, DC, on Jan. 20, 2025. Image copyright: Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Trump still has a lot to do to make America great again after the disastrous Biden administration, but the nation recognizes that he has done a great job in his first couple of days back in office. Americans are once again optimistic about the future — to the despair of radical liberals.
Democratic narrative
These figures show that America has become a polarized nation — not that Americans are happy with Trump. It's certain that his ratings are higher now than in most of his first term, but they remain historically low for a president at this point of the term.