Trump approval rating remains steady: Poll

According to a new CBS News/YouGov poll, the majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump is following through on the promises he made during his 2024 campaign.

The survey, conducted Oct. 1-3 among 2,441 adults, saw 52% of respondents saying Trump is keeping his campaign promises. His favorability rating stands at 43%, which is historically high for a sitting president. t

In a similar CBS/YouGov poll conducted in October 2024, just weeks before the election, Trump’s favorability was 44%, which shows only margin-of-error change in public perception since taking office as the nation’s 47th president.

Despite sharp criticism from political opponents over immigration enforcement, tariff expansions, and the downsizing of federal agencies, Trump’s administration has pointed to a series of measurable gains. The US economy has added more than 671,000 jobs since January, surpassing forecasts for four consecutive months.

Core inflation has held at 2.1%, its lowest level since Trump’s first term, while blue-collar wages are climbing at their fastest pace in nearly sixty years.

Private investment has surged as well, topping $8.8 trillion this year, boosted in part by $192 billion in new tariff revenue. On the border, the administration reports a 96% drop in illegal crossings, with approximately 8,000 per month, the lowest figures since 1970.

The Department of Government Efficiency has also announced $180 billion in regulatory savings and $9 billion in rescinded foreign aid, affirming an accomplishment of his pledge to “drain the swamp” and rein in wasteful spending.

Trump’s steady 43–44% approval rating mirrors the support that propelled him to a decisive victory one year ago, flipping all seven swing states and winning the popular vote. Conservative strategists see that stability as a sign that voters remain confident in Trump’s leadership and policy direction.