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President Donald Trump's net approval rating has climbed to its highest level in nearly five months, according to the latest RMG Research Poll, even as his administration continues to face significant political headwinds.
The survey shows Trump's net approval at -6 percent, the best reading recorded by the pollster since a survey conducted from February 28 to March 4, suggesting that public attitudes toward the president have improved modestly despite a turbulent political environment.
The improvement comes at a time when Trump's overall standing remains under pressure on several major issues. While his approval rating has recovered somewhat, voters continued to express dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy and inflation—two issues that consistently rank among the public's top concerns. Those economic ratings have remained weak in recent polling, underscoring that the uptick in overall approval has not translated into broad confidence in his economic stewardship.
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White House spokesman Davis Ingle told Newsweek via email: “No other President in history has accomplished more for the American people than President Trump, who is working tirelessly to create jobs, cool inflation, increase housing affordability, and more. The President has already made historic progress not only in America but around the world, and this is just the beginning as his agenda continues taking effect.”
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The political backdrop has also been shaped by ongoing international tensions. The war with Iran, which is approaching five months, remains a dominant foreign policy challenge, keeping national security at the forefront of public attention. Historically, international crises can reshape presidential approval ratings, although polling on Iran remains negative, polling expert Nate Silver said on Thursday.
Affordability also remains a significant concern for Americans as both major parties gear up for the November midterm elections. Meanwhile, amid the ongoing war, national average gas prices have risen above $4 per gallon, adding to the financial strain facing households across the country.
Taken together, the latest numbers present a mixed picture of the president's standing. Whether this marks the beginning of a sustained improvement or merely is a temporary rebound will likely depend on developments in the economy, inflation and the trajectory of the war.
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This week, the White House also unveiled new tariffs affecting imports from dozens of countries, a move that arrives as affordability and inflation continue to dominate voter concerns. While the administration says the tariffs are intended to combat forced labor and strengthen U.S. trade policy, critics have raised concerns that the measures could place additional upward pressure on consumer prices.
David Axelrod, former adviser to President Barack Obama, mentioned these developments in a warning to Republicans, saying Thursday on X: "Most folks who watch this stuff would tell you that the two most politically costly decisions @POTUS has made were tariffs and the war in Iran. Now he is doubling down on both. Republican candidates, who will pay the price, must be scratching their heads."
What Polling Shows
In the newly released RMG Research poll, Trump's approval rating is 46 percent, and his disapproval 52 percent. The poll was conducted from July 13 to July 21 among 2,000 registered voters and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.2 percentage points.
In a survey this week from The Economist/YouGov, the president's approval rating is 36 percent and his disapproval 60 percent. The poll surveyed 1,602 U.S. adults from July 17 to July 20 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.3 percentage points.
A Fox News Poll released this week shows Trump's overall approval rating at 39 percent versus a disapproval rating of 61 percent. The poll was taken from July 17 to July 20 among 1,003 registered voters and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.
An American Research Group poll shows Trump's approval rating at 30 percent, his disapproval rating at 67 percent and 3 percent undecided. The poll was conducted from July 16 to July 20 among 1,100 U.S. adults, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.
Contact Newsweek editors on this story: Anna Commander and Dave Siminoff.
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