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An Emerson College survey released on Tuesday revealed that President Donald Trump is returning to office at one of his highest approval ratings ever, while President Joe Biden departs at his lowest approval rating while in office.
The study found 54 percent approving of Trump, with just 36 percent approving of Biden.
“Trump’s favorability varies significantly by gender, race, and age,” said Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling. “Trump’s strongest age cohort is among voters 40-59, with 60% viewing him favorably, compared to 48% among those over 70. Notably, his favorability has risen among younger voters, with 55% of those under 30 expressing a favorable opinion.”
The Gallup Presidential Job Approval Center said Trump never received an approval rating higher than 49 percent when he was president, according to the Washington Examiner. It also noted that Biden entered office with a 56 percent approval rating.
Respondents in the Emerson College poll were also asked how surprised they were, if at all, by the 2024 election results. Overall, 46 percent were surprised and 54 percent were not surprised.
“There is a sharp difference in reaction to the election results based on who voters supported: 67% of Harris voters were surprised by the results, while 71% of Trump voters were not surprised by his victory,” Kimball added.
The survey also discussed whether voters supported or opposed Trump’s nominees. Marco Rubio, Trump’s Secretary of State nominee, received 45 percent support, with 32 percent in opposition.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated to lead as Health and Human Services Secretary, received 47 percent support, with 40 percent opposed.
Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence nominee, received 40 percent support with 33 percent opposed. Dr. Mehmet Oz, nominated to lead as Medicare and Medicaid Administrator, received 41 percent support with 37 percent opposed.