Even in the face of criticism of some specific policies, President Donald Trump maintains stability in his popular approval, especially supported by the republican base and a more optimistic perception of the economy. This is what a survey revealed by the Wall Street Journal This week.
According to the survey, 46% of voters approve the performance of Trump, an unchanged number since April. Although the majority (52%) disapproves of their work, the president is still strong among Republicans: 88% approve it, 66% of which do it enthusiastically.
The study shows that economic perception has improved considerably: 47% evaluate the economy as “good” or “excellent” – high of 11 percentage points compared to April, reaching the best index since 2021. The rate of those who consider the economy “bad” fell from 63% to 51%.
Moreover, fewer voters report being facing severe difficulties because of inflation, and pessimism about the future of the economy has also diminished: the difference between those who think the economy is getting worse and those who believe it is improving fell from 26 to 8 percentage points.
Despite stability in the general scenario, there is disapproval on specific topics. The tax and spending law, for example, failed 52% of voters, while 42% support. The tariff agenda also undergoes resistance, with disapproval 17 points above approval.
In the theme of immigration-the president’s flagship-the assessment is divided: the conduct of “illegal immigration” receives more support, while “immigration” is generally seen with greater skepticism.
Recent events such as bombing to Iranian nuclear facilities, the deportation program and the controversy about tariffs did not affect the image of the president. “They called President Teflon’s Reagan. Trump also has it inside him,” said Democratic researcher John Anzalone, who conducted the research in partnership with Republican Tony Fabrizio. According to him, “Trump causes controversy, but they rarely reach him,” the WSJ.
Political scenario remains competitive
According to Wall Street Journalthe level of approval of former President Donald Trump-today at 40%-can be decisive in next year’s legislative elections. “In current politics, the 40% range represents the new 50%,” said Republican strategist Bill McInturff, in a statement to the newspaper. “In the current hyperpartisan environment, if Trump can maintain support in this track, we will have an incredibly competitive cycle in 2026.”
The evaluation is part of a survey of 1,500 registered voters, between July 16 and 20, 2025. The interviews were made by the landline, mobile phone and also via text messages with an invitation for online participation. The survey error margin is 2.5 percentage points for the full sample.
