President Donald Trump’s approval rating has nudged upward, reaching 41 percent, as new polling shows stronger support from Republican voters responding to his expanded efforts to address the rising cost of living. The latest Reuters/Ipsos survey suggests the administration’s renewed economic messaging may be resonating more effectively with the party’s base.
The six-day poll, completed Monday, marks a modest but notable jump from 38 percent late last month, which had been Trump’s lowest rating since returning to the White House in January. He began his second term with a 47 percent approval score.
Republicans Renew Support After Tough Election Month
GOP candidates struggled in several state races in November, where Democrats focused heavily on inflation and household expenses. In response, Trump intensified his messaging on affordability, including scaling back portions of his earlier tariff increases and promising action on high food prices.
He has publicly dismissed Democrats’ criticism of his economic record, calling their narrative on inflation “a hoax.” Trump is expected to expand on his policy plans in a Tuesday speech in Pennsylvania, a swing state central to the 2026 landscape for House and national races.
The poll shows Trump’s approval on cost-of-living issues at 31 percent, one of his weakest policy ratings, though up from 26 percent in late November. A 10-point rise among Republican respondents significantly boosted his overall standing, with 69 percent approving of his efforts on affordability.
Overall job approval among Republicans climbed to 85 percent, from 82 percent a month earlier.
Economic Pressures Still High
Inflation surged under President Joe Biden, and the prolonged economic strain helped Trump defeat Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. But prices remain elevated under Trump’s current term, rising 3 percent over the 12 months ending in September, above the historical average of roughly 2 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (official website).
Despite stubborn inflation, Trump saw a slight uptick in support among Hispanic voters. Approval climbed to 34 percent, from 32 percent late last month. The Hispanic vote trended more favorably toward Trump during the 2024 election, and the new data suggests that trend may not be reversing.
Poll Details
The latest Reuters/Ipsos survey collected responses from 4,434 adults nationwide through online interviews. The poll carries a margin of error of two percentage points, reflecting typical statistical variation.
For further reading on national polling standards, see Reuters/Ipsos (official website).
As Trump increases his focus on household affordability and economic messaging, the weeks ahead may signal whether this approval momentum continues or plateaus heading into a competitive election cycle.
