Mainstream Polls Show Trump’s Net Approval at Minus 22.4, But Voters Remain Loyal
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Despite poll aggregator claims that President Trump’s net approval is at minus 22.4—the lowest for any president since 1945—his core supporters remain steadfast, questioning the credibility and motives behind these polling numbers.
President Donald Trump’s net approval rating is reported at minus 22.4 by Nate Silver’s tracker and VoteHub’s polling average, a figure that mainstream media and pollsters are quick to label as the lowest for any president at this stage since 1945. This so-called record, reflecting 37.6 percent approval versus 60 percent disapproval, is being used by Trump’s opponents to paint a picture of widespread dissatisfaction, but many conservatives argue that these polls are skewed and fail to capture the silent majority’s support for the president’s America First agenda.
"Trump now has the lowest net approval of any president at this point or earlier in their presidency since polling began in 1945," VoteHub head of data science Zachary Donnini wrote on X, echoing the narrative pushed by left-leaning analysts and media outlets.
The reported decline is more than double the minus 11.6 from Trump’s first term in 2018 and is being compared to Joe Biden’s minus 9.6, but critics note that pollsters have consistently underestimated Trump’s appeal and the enthusiasm of his base. Analysts admit that net approval does not predict election results, and history has shown that Trump can defy expectations and mobilize voters who are tired of establishment politics and media bias.
Among respondents with strong opinions, Trump’s net rating is minus 29.4, while weakly held approval remains slightly positive. This data is often spun to suggest Trump’s support is fragile, but it actually highlights the intensity of opposition from entrenched liberal elites, not the broader electorate.
White House spokesman Davis Ingle rightly points out that the 2024 election is the "ultimate poll," emphasizing the president’s achievements on jobs, inflation, and housing affordability—successes that are routinely downplayed or ignored by the media. The administration has chosen not to dignify the latest polling with a response, focusing instead on delivering results for the American people.
Despite relentless negative coverage and partisan polling, Trump’s movement continues to energize Republican candidates ahead of the midterms, challenging the narrative that his leadership is a liability and proving that the establishment cannot silence the will of the people.