President Donald Trump is currently two-and-a-half weeks into his second term and has an average national approval rating of just under 50%, according to polling averages from FiveThirtyEight.com. His approval rating of 48.8% is higher than where he stood at this point in his first term. Most polls conducted since the start of his second term show a positive approval rating, with a majority of respondents approving of his performance.
While Trump is surpassing his previous approval ratings, experts like Steve Koczela caution that his current numbers are below average compared to other presidents at the beginning of their terms. Former President Joe Biden had an average approval rating of 53.7% at this point, while former President Barack Obama had an average of 61.1% two weeks into his first term.
FiveThirtyEight.com includes a wide range of polls in its averages and weights them based on various factors, including sample size and historical accuracy. Some polls from partisan organizations, like Quantus Insights sponsored by TrendingPolitics, are also included as long as they meet certain standards and do not misrepresent the outcomes of their research.
Overall, the polls provide a snapshot of public opinion towards President Trump’s performance in his second term, with experts suggesting they are reliable indicators of his approval ratings at this point in time.
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