Trump reaches career-high approval as democratic support dips
Donald Trump has achieved the highest approval rating of his career — 47%, while support for the Democrats has dropped to a record low of 27%.
What do you need to know?
- Donald Trump has achieved the highest approval rating of his career, standing at 47%, despite 51% of respondents having the opposite opinion.
- 44% of those surveyed believe the country is headed in the right direction, but 54% disagree.
- Support for the Democrats has fallen to 27%, the lowest level since 1990.
The survey conducted by NBC News indicates that 44% of the respondents (the most in NBC News surveys during Donald Trump's political career) believe the country is headed in the right direction, while 54% have the opposite view.
Despite the increase in overall support for Trump, his economic policy does not receive recognition. Only 18% of respondents rate it positively, while 55% express disapproval. Similarly, concerning his approach to inflation and living costs, 55% are dissatisfied, while 42% support his actions.
The survey revealed deep partisan divisions
The NBC News survey highlights deep partisan divisions. Over the last 80 years, there hasn’t been such a wide gap between the president's approval among his own party members and the opposition. 90% of Republican Party members support Trump, while only 4% of Democrats have a positive opinion of him. Among independent voters, 30% approve of his presidency, while 67% do not.
Differences in support are also visible depending on gender: 55% of men support Trump, while among women, it’s only 40%.
The Democratic Party has encountered the lowest level of popularity in NBC News surveys since 1990. Only 27% of those surveyed have positive opinions about the party. This is a significant drop that could impact future elections and the party's strategy.
