President Donald Trump's political fortunes are looking up as his approval ratings recover from a recent dip.
According to the Daily Caller, President Donald Trump has seen a rebound in his approval ratings, bolstered by a brighter economic outlook and reduced recession fears.
According to CNN's senior data reporter, Harry Enten, after a period of decline, President Trump's approval scores have started to climb.
This change is detailed in polling data where Trump's net approval rating, which was -8 on April 21, improved significantly to -1 as of this Tuesday, based on findings from a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Harry Enten also indicated that President Trump's generalized net approval showed a similar uplifting trend. From a -9 point rating in late April, it has made strides to reach -6 points recently. Comparatively, this is a significant improvement from the -15 point net approval he experienced around the same time back in 2017.
Additional data from Reuters/Ipsos underscores this positive shift. At the end of April, the polling indicated Trump was eight points below the approval line. However, by the latest polls, this gap had closed impressively, with only a one-point deficit remaining.
Harry Enten commented on the unexpected turnaround, citing a dramatic recovery in public opinion. Here's what he had to say:
Enten noted, "I think it’s time for a bit of a reality check. We were going into late April, Donald Trump’s approval ratings seemed to be falling. He seemed to be ‘adios, amigos.’ People were writing his political obituary. 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."
This betterment in approval ratings correlates closely with diminishing economic anxieties among the public. For instance, concerns over the stock market, which were prominent among 67% of the populace in April, have receded to 60% in May. Similarly, recession worries also declined, dropping from 76% to 69% within the same period.
Forecasts from prominent financial institutions like J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs have also reflected this optimism. J.P. Morgan's assessment of a forthcoming recession fell below 50% from an earlier prediction of 60% in April. Goldman Sachs also decreased their forecast, lowering the probability of a recession from 45% to 35%.
President Trump's economic approach, involving the imposition and subsequent suspension of reciprocal tariffs, particularly with China, seems to have contributed to improving public perception. The U.S. and China reached an accord to reduce tariffs by 115%, maintaining an additional 10% on certain goods.
Updated approval figures not only demonstrate a turnaround from previous rates but also reflect an improvement from Trump's first term around the same date.
Harry Enten pointed out that Trump "isn’t just doing better than he was in late April of 2025; he’s doing considerably better than he was at this point in term number one."
In conclusion, President Trump's rising approval rating amid easing economic worries paints an optimistic picture of public sentiment. With improved perceptions of the economy and successful diplomatic negotiations regarding tariffs, it appears that Trump's political standing is once again on solid ground. This shift seems to align with a general shift towards economic stability and reduced fears surrounding a potential recession.
