Donald Trump’s approval rating nosedives in nation’s most accurate poll, signaling major shift in public opinion; here's what's gone wrong and what happens next
AtlasIntel, the nation's most accurate polling firm, Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped significantly. Economic uncertainty and contentious tariff policy decisions seem to be weighing on public opinion.
As the US President faces critical challenges, his approval ratings could fluctuate even more in the coming weeks.
Why is Donald Trump’s approval rating declining?
According to an AtlasIntel survey of 2,550 respondents conducted between March 7 and March 12, Donald Trump currently has a 47 percent approval rating and a 52 percent disapproval rating for his job performance. The poll's margin of error was ± 2 percentage points.
This is a decrease from previous AtlasIntel surveys conducted in January and February, which showed that 50% of respondents approved of Trump's job performance and 50% disapproved.
Why does approval rating matter?
In the 2024 election, seasoned pollster Nate Silver said AtlasIntel was the most accurate polling firm.
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As Donald Trump negotiates his second term as president and gets ready for upcoming policy conflicts, his approval rating is a crucial gauge of his political strength.
A change in his numbers could impact his ability to advance his agenda, win over Republican lawmakers, and change the political climate before the midterm elections.
Essential Information Trump's approval rating is dropping, according to Atlas Intel's most recent poll, which Newsweek's poll tracker also reflects. According to Newsweek's average of the ten most recent polls, Trump has a net approval rating of -3 points, with a 47 percent approval rating and a 50 percent disapproval rating.
Compared to March 14, when Newsweek's tracker first placed Trump's approval rating in negative territory,