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Trump’s Approval Ratings Roar Back, Defying Critics
President Donald Trump is staging a remarkable comeback in the court of public opinion, with his approval ratings climbing steadily after a dip in April, according to fresh polling data. CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten highlighted this surprising trend on Friday, noting that Trump’s numbers are rebounding as economic anxieties ease and his administration’s policies begin to resonate with Americans.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Trump’s approval rating leaping from a net -8 points on April 21 to a near-neutral -1 point by Tuesday. His overall net approval, as tracked by Enten’s aggregate polling, has also improved, moving from -9 points in late April to -6 points now. This uptick reflects growing confidence in Trump’s leadership, particularly as fears of an economic downturn fade.
“I think it’s time for a bit of a reality check. We were going into late April, Donald Trump’s approval rating, his approvals seemed to be falling. He seemed to be ‘adios, amigos.’ People were writing his political obituary,” Enten said. “He is rising from the dead like [Lazarus]. Look at this, hello, Trump’s net approval rating among voters, this is the Reuters/Ipsos polling, look at this. In late April, he was eight points underwater, but look at where he was in the most recent poll among voters. He’s up seven points to a -1 point net favorability rating. This is not the picture I think a lot of people thought we would be painting in late April.”
Enten emphasized the unexpected nature of this surge, noting that many anticipated a continued slide in Trump’s popularity. “I think a lot of people expected his approval rating to keep dropping. But at least according to Reuters/Ipsos, it is, in fact, rising,” he said. The data suggests that Trump’s messaging and policy moves are cutting through the noise, reconnecting with voters who had wavered.
Comparing Trump’s current standing to his first term, Enten pointed out that the president’s -6 net approval rating is a significant improvement over the -15 points he faced on May 16, 2017. “So we see, Donald Trump isn’t just doing better than he was doing in late April of 2025, he’s doing considerably better than he was doing at this point in term number one,” Enten said. This historical context emphasizes the resilience of Trump’s political brand.
The rebound in Trump’s approval aligns closely with a brightening economic outlook. The Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that public concern about the stock market dropped from 67% in April to 60% in May, while worries about a recession fell from 76% to 69%. Financial giants like J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs have also revised their recession forecasts downward, with J.P. Morgan cutting its estimate from 60% to below 50% and Goldman Sachs dropping from 45% to 35%. These shifts signal growing optimism, which appears to be boosting Trump’s standing.
Trump’s trade policies, initially a point of contention, are starting to bear fruit. In April, his reciprocal tariffs on foreign nations aimed to revitalize American manufacturing and secure fairer trade agreements, but they sparked criticism and rattled markets.
However, a recent White House fact sheet announced a breakthrough: after a 90-day pause on tariffs with other nations, the U.S. and China agreed to reduce tariffs by 115% while maintaining an additional 10%. This deal showcases Trump’s ability to negotiate tough terms while stabilizing economic relations.
The president’s knack for navigating complex challenges is reflected in the public’s warming sentiment. As Americans grow less fearful of economic turmoil, they appear to be giving Trump credit for steering the nation toward stability. His administration’s focus on domestic industry and strategic trade agreements is resonating with voters who prioritize economic strength.
This resurgence in approval ratings positions Trump favorably as he continues to advance his agenda. With the economy showing signs of resilience and his trade policies yielding results, the president is proving his detractors wrong, reclaiming momentum in a way few could have predicted just weeks ago.
Trump approval rating split 47%-47% in New Jersey, a state that swung sharply right in 2024 — Emerson poll pic.twitter.com/gUig2UKZLh
— NewsWire (@NewsWire_US) May 15, 2025
