InsiderAdvantage Poll: Trump Approval Rating Hits 50%
President Donald Trump’s job approval has climbed back to the 50% level, according to a new InsiderAdvantage survey released Monday, marking his strongest showing in nearly three months.
The poll, conducted among likely voters, asked participants, “What is your opinion of the job performance of President Donald Trump?” The responses showed 50% approving of Trump’s performance, 41% disapproving, and 9% saying they were undecided.
That result represents a notable rebound from InsiderAdvantage’s November survey, which recorded Trump’s approval at 44%. It also gives Trump a nine-point net approval margin, his widest positive spread in the firm’s polling since mid-August, when approval stood at 54% with 44% disapproval.
Pollster Matt Towery, who supervised the survey, attributed the shift to a combination of recent developments, including Trump’s Dec. 17 address to the nation and newly released inflation data. “After months of Trump hovering at or above 50% approval, our November survey showed a dip to 44%. But in recent days, his approval has moved back into the 50% range,” Towery said.
Trump’s prime-time White House speech came at a moment when economic issues, particularly inflation and the cost of living, have remained a consistent concern for voters. The address was widely seen as an attempt to recalibrate his domestic agenda and steady public opinion following several weeks of weaker polling.
Towery also pointed to fresh economic figures released Dec. 18 by the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the agency, the Chained Consumer Price Index rose 2.6% over the past year, though officials cautioned that some of the most recent monthly readings may still be revised.
The pollster said the improvement in Trump’s numbers was fueled by gains among several demographic groups, including independents, younger voters, and women. At the same time, he warned that a relatively large share of respondents — especially independents — remain undecided, underscoring the potential for shifts as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
“Interestingly, our recent job performance surveys have shown the number of undecided respondents at an unusually high number,” Towery said. “This tells us that some voters, particularly independents, remain unsure as to his accomplishments so far. This suggests he has work to do as he and the GOP enter the midterm season.”
InsiderAdvantage said the survey was conducted Dec. 19–20 among 800 likely voters using cellphone calls and text messages. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.
{Matzav.com}
