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Trump Approval Stuck at 35%, Poll Shows

Jamie Jackson
January 25, 2026

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(AURN News) — President Donald Trump’s approval rating remains low, according to a recent poll. A recent survey by American Research Group shows his approval rating at 35%, with 63% of registered voters disapproving.

When it comes to how Trump is handling the economy, the numbers also remain weak, with only 32% of Americans approving. His January disapproval numbers are the highest they have been, according to the survey.

Only 8% of Americans say the economy is getting better, Trump’s top issue during the 2024 election. Of those polled, 61% said they believe the economy is in a recession.

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Jamie Jackson is an Emmy-nominated television and radio broadcaster who has served American Urban Radio Networks since 2015. He previously covered the Obama and Trump administrations as a White House Correspondent and Pool Reporter for AURN News. Jamie hosted a national PBS television special in 2023 and over the years has worked as a TV news anchor and local NPR host for stations across the country. His work has been honored by numerous organizations, including the NAACP and the Virginia Farm Bureau.