Politics
JUST IN: New Poll Shows Trump Approval Surging Seven Points In Two Weeks
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has jumped significantly in recent days, according to a new Rasmussen Reports poll released Monday, marking a sharp reversal from earlier in the month. The daily tracking survey now shows 50% of likely voters approve of Trump’s job performance, while 48% disapprove—a dramatic swing from April 27, when the numbers stood at 47% approve and 52% disapprove.
That seven-point shift in the net approval margin over just two weeks reflects growing public support for Trump’s aggressive second-term agenda, which has seen a flurry of executive orders, policy moves, and a clear break from the legacy of the Biden administration.
Rather than easing into his return to office, Trump launched into his second term with the political equivalent of a cannon blast. In just over 100 days, he has signed more than 140 executive orders—an unprecedented pace in modern history. Many of these orders have focused on overhauling immigration policy, slashing federal regulations, and asserting a more combative stance on international trade.
One of the cornerstones of Trump’s early agenda has been immigration reform. He reinstated the national emergency at the southern border, rolled back asylum protections, and reauthorized deportation efforts that had been scaled back under previous leadership. A particularly notable move came with the rollout of a voluntary self-deportation program, offering illegal immigrants $1,000 and a free flight home—a cost-cutting measure the administration claims could reduce deportation expenses by 70%.
Washington Dc, United States, May 1 2025: President Donald Trump walks from the oval office to a waiting marine one to go to University of Alabama to speak
But Trump hasn’t just focused on domestic policy. On April 2, dubbed “Liberation Day,” Trump imposed a blanket 10% tariff on all imported goods, with even steeper rates targeting countries like China, Mexico, and Canada. Markets initially reacted with concern, sending the S&P 500 into correction territory, but Trump’s base has rallied behind what they see as a bold stand for American industry and economic sovereignty.
Over the weekend, Trump added to his trade arsenal by announcing a 100% tariff on foreign films, calling it a matter of national security and a cultural preservation move to revitalize the struggling U.S. film industry.
“I am authorizing the Department of Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative, to immediately begin the process of instituting a 100% Tariff on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands,” Trump wrote. “WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!”
Meanwhile, Trump has made headlines by slashing the federal bureaucracy. The newly formed Department of Government Efficiency—led by none other than Elon Musk—has already begun dismantling programs tied to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and is overseeing the planned closure of the Department of Education.
On foreign policy, Trump has exited the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Accords, and he’s labeled Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups. His proposal to deploy U.S. troops to help Mexico combat the cartels was promptly declined by Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum. Still, it made clear that Trump plans to remain assertive on border security.
Monday’s poll suggests that voters are taking notice.
With approval ratings now back at or above 50%, Trump is gaining momentum just as the 2026 midterms begin to take shape—and if this trajectory continues, it could solidify his influence over both the Republican Party and the national conversation well beyond this election cycle.
