President Donald Trump has received a fresh approval rating just over a year into his second term, with new polling revealing how voters feel about his leadership and policy priorities.

A Fox News poll asked voters to assess Trump's presidency so far, including how he is handling key issues such as immigration, foreign policy, the economy, and tariffs. The results suggest the country remains divided over his performance.

While Trump's disapproval ratings in the same poll have ranged between 51 percent and 58 percent since March 2025, the latest results show that 57 percent of voters do not approve of the job he is doing. The survey also found that almost two-thirds of respondents believe he is focusing on the wrong issues.

Poll reveals how voters rate Trump's presidency

The poll showed a strong political divide. Among Democrats surveyed, 97 percent said they disapproved of Trump's performance. Republican voters, however, gave him an approval rating of 87 percent.

Views were also mixed on immigration enforcement. Around 60 percent of voters said they disapproved of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), while 42 percent said they approved of the agency's activities.

When respondents were asked to name the most important issue facing the country, the cost of living topped the list with 50 percent identifying it as their biggest concern. Government spending followed at 18 percent, while 10 percent listed jobs as the key issue.

Nine percent pointed to income equality and eight percent named tariffs as the most crucial issue. Around four percent of voters also said taxes were a major concern.

Trump performed better in one specific area. On border security, 52 percent of respondents said they approved of his handling of the issue, while 48 percent said they disapproved.

White House spokesperson Davis Ingle addressed the results, saying: “According to the RealClearPolitics average, President Trump is enjoying a higher approval rating than former presidents Obama and Bush at this point in their second term, with much more hostile media coverage."

According to that comparison, former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush had approval ratings of 42.5 percent and 38.7 percent, respectively, at a similar stage in their second terms, compared with Trump's 43.3 percent.

Trump also celebrated polling results on social media last month, writing: “The highest Poll Numbers I have ever received,” before adding: “Obviously, people like a strong and powerful Country, with the best economy, EVER!”

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Separate poll shows mixed reaction to Iran strikes

The Fox News poll surveyed 1,004 registered voters between February 28 and March 2. The survey took place shortly before the US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Another poll has since asked Americans about Trump's decision to launch those attacks. The Ipsos/Reuters survey found that only 27 percent supported the president's strikes on Iran, while 43 percent disapproved of his use of military force. A further 29 percent said they did not know.

Public opinion again split along party lines. Around three-quarters of Democrats said they disapproved of the attacks, while 55 percent of Republicans said they approved.

The conflict began after US and Israeli missiles struck targets in Iran in what was initially described as a 'preemptive strike'. The attacks were reported to have killed Iran's religious leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, along with up to 40 other high-ranking officials.

President Trump later confirmed that three US service personnel died and five others were injured on the first day of the conflict.

The strikes have raised legal questions as well. Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Rachel VanLandingham, who previously served as chief international lawyer for US CENT COM, told the Intercept: “Not only does this violate international law in numerous respects, it clearly violates the U.S. Constitution and the War Powers Resolution.”

The Ipsos/Reuters poll also suggested growing concern about the number of military actions taken during Trump's second term, which has included strikes in Syria, Nigeria, and Venezuela.

More than half of respondents, 56 percent, said they believe the president has been too quick to use military force. That view was held by 87 percent of Democrats and 23 percent of Republicans.

However, the survey also revealed a potential warning sign for the administration. Among Republican supporters, 42 percent said they might withdraw support for the president's approach if it leads to 'US troops in the Middle East being killed or injured'.

Congress could face a difficult decision

Congress has returned to begin discussions that could lead to a vote on the president's war powers.

Under the US Constitution, Congress is responsible for declaring war. Lawmakers would need a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate to override a presidential veto on any legislation that attempts to limit the president's authority during the conflict.

That scenario is considered unlikely, especially given Republican control of both chambers.

For now, polling suggests that while Trump's core supporters remain firmly behind him, public opinion remains sharply divided on both his presidency and his approach to foreign conflicts.

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President Donald Trump has issued a fiery statement after new approval ratings revealed what Americans really think of him.

This month, AP-NORC conducted a poll, and it found that about 4 in 10 US adults approve of Trump’s performance as president.

More specifically, 62% of respondents disapproved of his handling of the economy, 61% disapproved of his immigration policies, and a majority, 59%, held an unfavorable opinion of the president.

Additionally, a separate poll by the New York Times and Siena University further highlights the public’s discontent, with 49% of respondents feeling that the country is worse off compared to the previous year, while just 32% believe the nation is better off.

Donald Trump has shared his reactions to the poll. Credit: Tom Williams / Getty

Trump’s Furious Response to Polling Data

In reaction to these unfavorable results, the president released a scathing statement on Truth Social, calling the results “fake and fraudulent".

He accused media outlets such as The New York Times, CNN, and ABC of pushing biased narratives during the 2020 election, despite his claims of winning the popular vote and all seven swing states.

Trump’s attack on polling also extended to conservative outlets like Fox News and The Wall Street Journal.

"Something has to be done about Fraudulent Polling," he continued.

"Even the Polls of Fox News and The Wall Street Journal have been, over the years, terrible! There are great Pollsters that called the Election right, but the Media does not want to use them in any way, shape, or form."

"Isn’t it sad what has happened to American Journalism, but I am going to do everything possible to keep this Polling SCAM from moving forward!" he concluded.

Pretti, an ICU nurse at a VA medical center, died on January 24 after being shot multiple times. Credit: Scott Olson/Getty

The ICE Shooting of Alex Pretti and Growing Backlash

As Trump’s approval ratings sink, his administration faces mounting criticism over the fatal ICE shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

Pretti was killed by federal immigration agents, just weeks after another ICE officer killed 37-year-old Renee Good in the same city.

The deaths have sparked widespread protests in the state and an outcry from both the public and lawmakers, including members of Trump’s own party.

The response from White House officials, particularly Trump adviser Stephen Miller and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, prompted fierce backlash from Pretti’s family, Democrats, and even some Republicans.

In an effort to distance himself from these comments, Trump described the incident as “very unfortunate" but said Petti, who had a legally registered firearm, shouldn't have been "carrying a gun," per BBC News.

Demonstrators march through downtown protesting ICE operations and the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Credit: Scott Olson/Getty

In response to the escalating situation in Minneapolis, Trump has called for “de-escalation” of federal immigration operations in the city, though he insisted that this was not a “pullback,” but rather a “change” in strategy.

The president's comments came after discussions with Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who Trump said shared his concerns.

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Donald Trump has lashed out in response to new approval ratings showing a significant dip in his popularity just 10 months into his second presidency. The new figures, which were published by The Economist, show a concerning trend for the president as more Americans express disapproval of his leadership. The poll, which places his net approval rating at -17 percent, indicates that a growing number of people are dissatisfied with his administration.

As expected, Trump is not taking the negative polling results lightly. Known for his fiery responses to unfavorable surveys, the president quickly took to Truth Social to voice his frustration. In his posts, he called the polls "fake" and argued that the numbers were misleading. Despite the current approval ratings, Trump remains confident in his leadership, frequently pointing to what he sees as the successes of his administration, including economic growth, strong border control, and a reduction in energy prices.

Trump’s stance on approval polls

In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump rejected the poll results, suggesting that they did not reflect reality. He claimed, "After winning THREE Elections, BY A LOT, I am now getting the best Polling Numbers that I have ever received." Despite winning the 2016 and 2024 elections, Trump continues to contend that the 2020 election was rigged, a point he reiterated in his posts.

Trump further elaborated on his grievances, highlighting economic improvements, what he considers a secure border, and other points he believes should resonate with voters.

"People see how strong the Economy is, the Trillions of Dollars of Investment pouring into our Country, the Record Setting Strong Border (After years of millions of criminals pouring through it, totally unvetted and unchecked!)," he wrote. He also decried what he perceives as bias in the media and political landscape, accusing "Radical Left Losers" of spreading false polls that underestimate his popularity.

Disapproval grows despite Trump’s confidence

Although Trump's approval rating sits at a disappointing -17 percent, the president remains defiant, dismissing the validity of polling. The latest data is not an outlier; it mirrors trends from his first presidency, where his approval ratings also fluctuated around similarly low numbers.

The president’s combative response to such polling shows his continuing frustration with media coverage and public opinion, and with a shutdown ongoing, it’s unclear if these figures will improve in the coming months.

As the approval ratings continue to reflect dissatisfaction with his administration, Trump’s defensive stance may only amplify the growing divide between his supporters and detractors. For now, it appears that his second term will be marked by the same contentious relationship with public opinion that defined much of his first.

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After spending a year and a half in office, Donald Trump has definitely made his mark on America. He's arguably been the subject of more sex-based scandals, held responsible for more diplomatic blunders, and certainly experienced more Twitter faux pas than any other serving president in US history, and yet he still has the support of millions of voters.

However, the former businessman might not be able to count on his fanbase for much longer, as it turns out that almost half of the American electorate believe that their current president is a racist.

According to a Quinnipiac University poll released this week, 49 per cent of people think Trump is racist, 47 believe he is not, and the remainder are undecided. Moreover, 44 per cent are convinced that Trump's "racist beliefs" have motivated his tough immigration policy, 60 per cent agreed that separating families at the border is a violation of human rights, and 22 per cent of Republicans believe that the president's actions in office have emboldened racist behaviour in others.

Let's take a quick look at the evidence that might have urged people to come to this conclusion, shall we?

From the beginning of his campaign for the presidency, he kept pushing the narrative that Mexican immigrants were criminals. He showed disdain for Muslim Americans and implemented a ban on immigrants from Muslim countries. He said that 15,000 Haitian immigrants "all have AIDS" and that 40,000 Nigerian immigrants would not want to "go back to their huts" after experiencing the USA. He said that the states did not want more immigrants from "s**thole countries".

But it wasn't just immigrants he showed hatred for.

Famously, Trump tried to argue that Barack Obama was not American. He also has a habit of implying that black and Hispanic people are more violent, and commented in one debate against Hillary Clinton: "Our inner cities, African Americans, Hispanics are living in hell because it’s so dangerous. You walk down the street, you get shot."

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And lest we forget all the white nationalists that support Trump. He famously described the white supremacists at the Charlottesville Rally last year as "very fine people", and accepted endorsements from known KKK members.

Long before he even announced he was running for president, though, Trump was rumoured to exhibit racist behaviour. Former employees of his claimed that he treated black staff differently to white workers, and is reported to have once said of a black accountant, "I think that the guy is lazy. And it’s probably not his fault, because laziness is a trait in blacks."

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While the broader extent of Trump's racism may have only become visible due to his highly publicised treatment of immigrants (especially children) at the southern border, the truth is that he has always made these viewpoints known to anyone who was paying close enough attention.

It calls into question, then, what exactly the other 51 per cent are seeing when they watch Donald Trump do all these things?

President Trump has hit out at a Fox News poll, which claims that just over half of voters are in favor of his impeachment.

According to the poll, 51% of registered voters wanted the 45th president of the United States removed. While similar polls have been conducted, this is the first time that there has been such a strong sentiment against Trump, says Fox News.

The poll was conducted after President Trump began an inquiry into political rival Joe Biden using his Ukrainian counterpart.

"From the day I announced I was running for President, I have NEVER had a good @FoxNews Poll," Trump tweeted after the result was announced.

"Whoever their Pollster is, they suck. But @FoxNews is also much different than it used to be in the good old days. With people like Andrew Napolitano, who wanted to be a Supreme Court Justice & I turned him down (he’s been terrible ever since), Shep Smith, @donnabrazile (who gave Crooked Hillary the debate questions & got fired from @CNN), & others, @FoxNews doesn't deliver for US anymore. It is so different than it used to be."

"Oh well, I'm President!" 

Fifty-one-percent of those who participated in the survey said that they were in favor of Trump's impeachment and removal and four percent said that they wanted him impeached but not removed. Whereas 40 percent of respondents were against the president's impeachment.

According to Fox's poll, 66 percent of people thought that it was "inappropriate" for Trump to ask a foreign leader to probe a political opponent. Whereas 25 percent did not have a problem with Trump's investigation into the former Vice President Joe Biden.

This poll's results, however, are not isolated.

A similar study conducted by the Washington Post survey found that 58 percent of Americans were in favor of an impeachment inquiry, with 49 percent of the opinion that Trump should be impeached and removed.

Similarly, an NBC News/Wall Street Journal survey found that 43 percent of Americans support Trump's impeachment and removal. Whereas 49 percent are against the current president's impeachment.