A new NBC News Poll shows that President Trump’s approval rating has hit its highest point since he first took office. More Americans now believe the country is heading in the right direction. This is the most positive outlook recorded since 2004. However, Trump’s approval hits a record with 47% of voters while 51% still disapprove.
Republicans Strongly Support Trump While Democrats Disapprove
Trump remains very popular among Republicans. The poll shows that 90% of Republicans approve of him. Meanwhile, only 4% of Democrats feel the same way. NBC says this is the biggest approval gap between parties in the last 80 years. This deep divide shows how polarized the country remains under Trump’s leadership, even as Trump’s approval hits record highs among Republicans.
Mixed Opinions on Trump’s Economy and Inflation Policies
More voters now say Trump is bringing the right kind of change to important issues. However, his handling of the economy is losing support. The poll shows that 54% of Americans disapprove of his economic policies. This is the first time he has lost majority support on this issue in an NBC poll. Inflation remains a concern, but opinions are split. About 40% believe Trump’s policies are helping inflation, while 30% say they are making it worse. Another 28% feel his actions are not making any difference. Despite this, Trump’s approval numbers hit record marks in other areas.
Trade and Tariff Policies Get Some Support Despite Market Losses
Trump’s trade policies are more popular than not. About 41% of Americans support his changes, while 38% are against them. This comes despite recent stock market losses. Earlier this month, Trump placed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and a 20% tariff on China. Many experts worried this would hurt the economy, but the poll shows that many Americans still support his trade decisions. This might explain why Trump’s approval hits record territory in trade policies.
Trump’s Border Policies Remain One of His Most Popular Moves
Trump’s approach to the U.S. border is one of his most well-received policies. The poll found that 56% of voters support his changes at the border. Meanwhile, 47% approve of his government spending cuts, while only 29% disapprove. These numbers suggest that many Americans believe Trump is making the right choices when it comes to border security and cutting government costs. Therefore, Trump’s approval hits record highs in these particular policy areas.
Ukraine and NATO Policies See More Approval Than Expected
Even on controversial issues like the Ukraine war and NATO, Trump’s approval is higher than expected. The poll found that 41% of voters support his actions on Ukraine, while 40% approve of his NATO policies. These numbers show that even with strong opposition from critics, Trump still has significant support on foreign policy issues. In fact, Trump’s approval hits record levels for these foreign initiatives.
New Department of Government Efficiency Sparks Debate
One of Trump’s biggest moves in his second term was creating the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This decision has upset many government workers and Democrats. The poll shows that 47% of voters dislike DOGE, while 41% approve of it. However, when asked if it was a good idea, 46% agreed, while 40% said it was not. Trump continues to defend DOGE, arguing that it will help reduce the federal deficit and cut wasteful spending. This might contribute to the reasons why Trump’s approval hits record highs despite controversy.
Americans Are Skeptical About the Media’s Coverage of Trump
Many Americans feel that the media is too harsh on Trump. About 46% say the media has been overly critical of him. Another 25% think the media is too supportive, while 24% believe coverage is fair. This suggests that Trump’s complaints about unfair media coverage resonate with a large part of the public, possibly driving up Trump’s approval to hit a record.
More Americans Believe the Country is Heading in the Right Direction
The number of Americans who believe the country is on the right track has increased. The poll shows that 44% of voters feel positive about the country’s direction. This is the highest percentage recorded in the last 20 years. Just last September, only 28% believed the country was heading the right way, while 65% thought it was on the wrong track. This shift shows that people feel more optimistic under Trump’s leadership, and could explain why Trump’s approval hits a record level.
Democrats’ Popularity Drops to a Record Low
The poll also found that the Democratic Party has very low favorability. Only 27% of voters have a positive view of the party, while 55% see it negatively. This is the lowest approval NBC has recorded for Democrats. A CNN poll found similar results, showing only 29% of voters have a favorable opinion of the party. These numbers suggest that many Americans are unhappy with the Democratic leadership as Trump’s approval hits record levels.
Poll Methodology and Margin of Error
NBC News conducted this survey with 1,000 registered voters between March 7 and March 11. The poll has a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points. This means the results could slightly vary, but they still provide a clear picture of public opinion on Trump’s presidency and the direction of the country.
