Trump Approval at 44% in New Polls

Donald Trump's approval rating holds steady at 44% as 2026 begins, per Fox News poll, matching George W. Bush's second-term mark. A majority views the economy negatively, with 70% rating it poorly. Republicans give strong support at 85%, while independents disapprove at 78%. Nate Silver notes a -13 net rating, with lows on inflation and tariffs. Recent aggregates show 39.5% approval average. Read more about this...