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President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has climbed to 55 percent, according to a new InsiderAdvantage poll released this week. Just 44 percent disapprove and only one percent are undecided.
“These results are not a surprise,” said Matt Towery, the pollster behind InsiderAdvantage. “Other pollsters who accurately polled election cycles where President Trump’s name appeared on the ballot have been showing his approval ratings moving into the fifty-percent-plus range.”
The InsiderAdvantage survey polled 1,000 likely voters between May 17 and 19.
The data aligns with other national surveys recently showing that Trump’s approval trended upward. Harvard-Harris puts Trump at 47 percent approval, while Rasmussen Reports shows 49 percent and Morning Consult shows 48 percent. The latest InsiderAdvantage findings suggest a notable boost in public support for the 47th president.
“The majority of Trump’s policies continue to see strong support, especially on immigration and government efficiency, even though there is concern Trump has exceeded guardrails with executive orders and tariffs,” Mark Penn, co-director of the Harvard/Harris poll, said in a statement. “If he is able to successfully lower the price of prescription drugs and hold down the fort on inflation, he will be able to unlock 10% more of voters in his approval rating.”
Trump’s rating in the same poll stood at 46 percent in April, when InsiderAdvantage conducted a joint survey with Trafalgar. At that time, his disapproval rating remained consistent at 44 percent. In March, the same polling collaboration showed Trump at 50 percent approval and 45 percent disapproval, further evidence of steady momentum.
The upward trend is also visible in RealClearPolitics’ “poll of polls,” where Trump now holds a 47.1 percent approval rating versus 49.1 percent disapproval. This two-point deficit marks a significant improvement from just weeks ago, when he trailed by more than seven points in the same polling average.
Observers attribute the rise in approval to a series of perceived victories for Trump’s administration. Among these are his recent diplomatic visit to the Middle East, announcements of major trade agreements and positive economic indicators. These factors have countered earlier media narratives about tariff-related downturns as stocks have rebounded.
