What is Donald Trump's approval rating and how does it compare to other US presidents?

Donald Trump has set a historic record for the lowest approval rating in the first 100 days of office among US presidents in the past 80 years.

Recent polls show a significant decline in his approval since his inauguration on January 20.

Several factors have likely contributed to this drop, including his handling of the economy.

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll found that 58 per cent of Americans disapprove of his handling of tariffs, while 64 per cent believe grocery prices will rise over the next six months.

So, what is Trump’s approval rating, and how does it compare to other US presidents?

What is Donald Trump’s approval rating?

Trump’s lowest approval rating was recorded in an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos survey released on Sunday. This revealed that the president had a 39 per cent approval and 55 per cent disapproval rate.

CBS News/YouGov also released a survey on Sunday, reporting that Trump’s approval rate was 45 per cent and his disapproval rate was 55 per cent.

CNN reported that Trump’s approval rating stands at 41 per cent, with 59 per cent disapproving of his performance. Meanwhile, polls from NBC and CBS showed a slightly higher approval of 45 per cent, with 55 per cent disapproving.

Fox News recorded a 44 per cent approval rating, against 55 per cent disapproval.

How does it compare to other US presidents?

Trump’s approval rating in his first 100 days of presidency is lower than any other president dating back to Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961), according to data compiled from Gallup by The American Presidency Project.

John F. Kennedy (1961-1963) had the highest approval rating of 83 per cent, followed by Eisenhower with 73 per cent.

The Gallup Poll compiled the data, which includes only presidents inaugurated following an election.

Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961)

US President Dwight D Eisenhower with Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, the Prince of Wales and Princess Anne, at Balmoral in 1959 (PA Archive)

In 1953, Dwight D. Eisenhower had a 73 per cent approval and 10 per cent disapproval rating.

John F. Kennedy (1961-1963)

President John F. Kennedy surveys some notes at his desk in the White House in Washington on January 18, 1962 (AP)

In 1961, John F. Kennedy had an approval rating of 83 per cent and a disapproval rating of 5 per cent.

Richard Nixon (1969-1974)

US President Richard Nixon (1913 - 1994) takes the presidential Oath of Office at the White House, Washington, DC, on January 20, 1969. (Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

In 1969, Richard Nixon had an approval rating of 62 per cent and a disapproval rating of 15 per cent.

Jimmy Carter (1977-1981)

President Jimmy Carter prepares to make a national television address from the Oval Office at the White House on April 25, 1980 (AP)

In 1977, Jimmy Carter had a notably high approval rating of 63 per cent, with only 18 per cent of Americans disapproving of his performance.

Ronald Reagan (1981-1989)

President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan wave to onlookers (AP Photo/File)

In 1981, Ronald Reagan had a 68 per cent approval rating and a 21 per cent disapproval rating.

George Bush (1989 ‐ 1993)

George H.W. Bush, the 41st US president, died on November 30, 2018, at his home in Houston, Texas, from vascular Parkinson's syndrome

In 1989, George Bush had an approval rating of 56 per cent and a disapproval rating of 22 per cent.

William (Bill) J. Clinton (1993-2001)

US President Bill Clinton delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 42nd US president on January 20, 1993 (AFP/Getty Images)

In 1993, Bill Clinton had a 55 per cent approval rating and a 37 per cent disapproval rating.

George W. Bush (2001-2009)

US President George W. Bush meets members of the Senate and House foreign policy leadership in the Cabinet room at the White House on July 25, 2001 (Getty Images)

In 2001, George W. Bush held a 62 per cent approval rating and a 29 per cent disapproval rating.

Barack Obama (2009-2017)

Barack Obama takes the Oath of Office as the 44th President of the United States during the inauguration ceremony in Washington on January 20, 2009. (REUTERS)

In 2009, Barack Obama had an approval rating of 65 per cent and a disapproval rating of 29 per cent.

Donald Trump (2017-2021)

US President Donald Trump speaks at the Salute to Our Armed Forces inaugural ball during inauguration festivities in Washington on January 20, 2017 (REUTERS)

In 2017, Trump had an approval rating of 41 per cent and a disapproval rating of 54 per cent.

Joseph (Joe) R. Biden, Jr. (2021-2025)

President Joe Biden speaks during a news conference at the Cop26 UN climate summit in Glasgow in November 2021 (AP)

In 2021, Joseph R. Biden Jr. had a 57 per cent approval rating and a 40 per cent disapproval rating.

Donald Trump (2025-)

In 2025, Trump’s approval rating was 44 per cent and his disapproval rating was 53 per cent.