President Trump’s approval rating among Americans has dropped to a second-term low of 36%, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS that surveyed 2,496 adults between February 17 and 20. The findings come before his State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 25 at 9 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Forget margin or options. Here's how the pros trade QQQTrump’s approval rating is sharply divided along party lines, although the rating for both groups has fallen since late February 2025. 82% of Republicans approve of him, down from 90%, while 5% of Democrats approve, down from 10%. In addition, his approval rating among independents fell to a record low of 26%.
Poll Shows Gender and Age Divide in Trump Approval
Among men, his approval rating sits at 40%, while 33% of women approve. Adults aged 50-64 have the highest approval rating at 46%, while adults aged 18-34 have the lowest at 25%.
Furthermore, 32% of Americans believe that Trump has the right priorities, while 68% say he hasn’t paid enough attention to the nation’s most pressing issues, a new high for either of his terms in office. Consensus concerns among respondents include the economy, the cost of living, immigration, and health care policy.