Trump’s Surprising Approval Rating

President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a strong showing in a recent CBS/YouGov poll, reflecting widespread confidence in his leadership. According to the poll, 53% of Americans approve of the way Trump is handling his duties as president, while 47% do not. This result highlights the continued support he enjoys, even after the contentious election process.

In an official statement, the White House pointed to the positive polling as a clear indication that the American people are backing Trump’s return to office. “New polling from CBS News shows Americans are overwhelmingly positive about President Donald J. Trump’s return to office and his commitment to fulfilling the promises he made to the American people,” said a White House release on Sunday.

Trump’s early days in the Oval Office have shaken up the political establishment. The president wasted no time in getting to work, signing a slew of executive orders that focus on revitalizing the economy, securing the border, and draining the swamp. Meanwhile, tech magnate Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is actively reworking the federal bureaucracy to ensure it’s operating at maximum efficiency. Trump also made waves by discussing a bold vision for the U.S. to assume “long-term ownership” of the Gaza Strip—a comment that has ignited conversations across political lines.

Additional findings from the CBS/YouGov poll show that a significant portion of respondents view Trump as “effective” (58%) and “competent” (55%). This suggests that, despite his critics, a majority of Americans believe in his leadership and his ability to get results.

The CBS/YouGov poll, which surveyed 2,175 individuals from February 5 to 7, has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.5 percentage points. These early results reinforce the notion that President Trump remains a dominant force in American politics, ready to continue pushing his agenda for the American people.