A new survey finds Republican approval of President Trump at 90%, even as overall national approval remains largely unchanged and economic concerns persist.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
President Donald Trump’s approval rating among Republican voters has reached a three-month high, according to a new CBS News/YouGov poll released this week ahead of the one-year anniversary of his return to office.
The survey found that 90% of Republicans approve of Trump’s job performance, marking his strongest showing within the party since early fall. The result represents a modest rebound following fluctuations in GOP support over the past several months.
Across five CBS News/YouGov surveys conducted since early October, Republican approval of Trump rose from 87% at the start of that month to 89% by the end of October, held steady through late November, and then dipped to 86% in mid-December, according to polling trends reported by Newsweek. The latest poll shows support climbing back to its recent peak.
Among the broader electorate, Trump’s approval numbers have remained relatively stable at lower levels. In early October, 42% of adults approved of his performance while 58% disapproved. Approval slipped to 41% by the end of October and 40% in late November. The most recent survey places Trump’s overall approval at 41%, with 59% disapproving, unchanged from December. Approval among independent voters stood at 31%.
The poll also examined public sentiment on economic issues. While Republicans largely express confidence in Trump’s leadership, Americans overall continue to voice dissatisfaction with inflation and cost-of-living pressures. According to the survey, 74% of respondents said the Trump administration has not done enough to reduce prices for essentials such as food, gas, and services, and 75% said their income is not keeping pace with inflation.
Among Republicans, perceptions of Trump’s performance remain notably positive. Nearly six in 10 GOP respondents said he has done more than they expected during his second term. Overall, 38% of all respondents said Trump has exceeded their expectations, while another 38% said his performance has matched what they anticipated.
The poll found that a majority of Republicans associate Trump’s presidency with positive feelings: 59% said it has made them feel confident, 51% said they feel satisfied, and 50% said they feel safe.
The CBS News/YouGov survey was conducted Jan. 14–16 among 2,523 U.S. adults. The reported margin of error is plus or minus 2.3 percentage points.