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By Martha McHardy
US News Reporter
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President Donald Trump's approval rating currently stands at 48 percent, according to an average calculated by Newsweek, while his disapproval rating also sits at 48 percent.
Why It Matters
Trump's approval rating is one key indicator of his political strength as he navigates his second term and prepares for future policy battles. A shift in his numbers could influence support from Republican lawmakers, impact his ability to push through his agenda and shape the political landscape heading into the midterm election cycle.
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What To Know
According to Newsweek's average of the 10 of the most recent numbers from top polls, Trump has a 48 percent approval rating and a 48 percent disapproval rating.
The numbers suggest voters are divided over whether they approve of the job Trump is currently doing, with only marginal differences between his approval and disapproval ratings.
Trump's highest approval rating over the past 10 days came in two polls conducted by Rasmussen Reports from February 26 to March 4 and CBS News from February 26 to February 28, with 51 percent of respondents approving of the president. In that Rasmussen poll, which was conducted among 1,500 likely voters, 47 percent said they disapprove of Trump and in the CBS News poll, conducted among 2,311 adults, 49 percent disapproved of the president.
In a recent Atlas Intel poll, conducted between February 24 and February 27 among 2,849 adults, the president's approval rating stood at 50 percent, while the same amount disapproved. Rasmussen's latest poll, conducted between March 3 and March 5, also had a 50 percent approval rating for Trump, while 48 percent disapproved.
In the other 6 most recent polls, Trump had an approval rating of below 50 percent. His lowest approval rating was in the latest poll conducted by Reuters and Ipsos between March 3 and March 4 among 1,174 adults, in which only 44 percent of respondents approved of his job performance, while 51 percent disapproved.
The numbers come as some recent polls have shown Trump as more popular than he ever has been. Polls indicate that his higher numbers could be due to his immigration agenda, with 58 percent saying they approve of Trump's immigration policies in the latest Quantus Insights poll, conducted between February 24 and February 26 among 1,000 registered voters, while 40 percent said they disapprove.
But Trump's popularity has started to slip in recent weeks, with surveys suggesting the dip could be due to pessimism about the state of the economy.
In the latest Economist/YouGov poll, Trump's approval rating on the economy was down by 1 point to 45 percent. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted between February 12 and February 18, 53 percent of respondents said they believe the economy is on the wrong track, up 10 points from the 43 percent who said the same in a January poll.
What Happens Next
Newsweek will update Trump's average approval rating daily.
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