Donald Trump’s approval ratings have remained steady during the first month of his second term as president, despite a chaotic start that included mass government layoffs, rising egg prices, tensions with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and new tariffs on trade partners.
In his first address to Congress during this term, Trump acknowledged the fast-paced and intense nature of his presidency so far. He defended his administration’s actions, such as cutting government programs, eliminating diversity initiatives, imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and tightening immigration policies.
Recent polls show that Trump’s approval rating has averaged 46% since the start of his second term, higher than his first-term average of 41%. His approval ratings have consistently ranged between 34% and 49% throughout his presidency. A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 44% of Americans approve of his performance so far, which is higher than his first-term ratings and also higher than former President Joe Biden’s overall approval during his tenure. The same poll showed that 47% of respondents support Trump’s approach to immigration, while 42% disapprove.
According to the ABC News/538 poll, Trump’s favorability rating stood at 47.7% as of Friday morning, with 54.4% of Americans disapproving of Congress. Vice President JD Vance also faced slightly higher disapproval (42.8%) than approval (40.8%). Following Trump’s congressional address on Tuesday night, his favorability rating dipped slightly to 47.6%, while Vance’s remained unchanged. Congress saw a small increase in approval, from 27.8% to 28.6%, and a slight decrease in disapproval, from 54.4% to 54.1%.
Trump’s address was met with protests from some Democratic lawmakers, who boycotted, walked out, or held signs criticizing his policies. The new tariffs and his speech may influence future approval ratings, but for now, Trump’s numbers remain relatively stable. Polls are subject to change and vary depending on the pollster and the population surveyed. These figures were current as of Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 11:56 p.m.
