Few Major U.S. Political Figures Rated Positively on Balance Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup Americans have more positive than negative opinions of just a few of the 14 prominent U.S. political figures tested in a new Gallup survey. President Donald Trump’s 48% favorable rating is unchanged from a November 2024 postelection survey but remains above the 44% taken immediately before the election.
The Nation's Pulse: Americans' Top Priorities And The Direction Of The Country tippinsights Republicans gain confidence in the country's direction as Democrats grow more pessimistic, underscoring deep partisan divides.
What Is Donald Trump’s Mandate? Stanley B. Greenberg (Greenberg Research), American Prospect We will have no clue about the Trump mandate or what Democrats should do, of course, unless we are frank about what happened with Joe Biden and what changes voters want. Major parts of the mandate will help Trump, but failure to deliver change will hurt. And other parts of Trump’s agenda insult voters in ways that will push down his already unimpressive approval ratings. New York State: Gov. Hochul’s Favorability, Approval & Re-Elect Ratings Remain Underwater Siena College Research Institute Governor Kathy Hochul has a negative 39-47% favorability rating and her job approval rating is 44-48%. While 31% of voters say they would re-elect Hochul, 57% want ‘someone else.’ President Donald Trump has a negative 41-56% favorability rating, up from 37-59% in December, with the 41% matching his highest ever favorable rating. His early job approval rating is 46-51%. Voters are split on whether Trump will usher in a ‘new golden age of America,’ with 48% saying it’s likely and 46% saying unlikely.
