Donald Trump Approval Rating (Independents)

Do Americans approve of Donald Trump’s presidency?

Populations in this average

Independents

Self-identified Independent respondents

The average below is comprised of polling crosstabs for the noted subgroup. You can visit our methodology to learn more.

Disapprove

59.1%

Approve

36.2%

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90% of polls fall in this range

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289 polls included in this average.

Field Dates Sample Pollster/Sponsor Result
Sep 26 – 28 548 Independents

Morning Consult

Approve

35.0%

61.0%

Disapprove

Disapprove +26
Sep 21 – 25 626 Independents

Rasmussen Reports

Approve

44.0%

54.0%

Disapprove

Disapprove +10
Sep 18 – 22 257 Independents

Echelon Insights

Approve

37.0%

60.0%

Disapprove

Disapprove +23
Sep 19 – 22 615 Independents

YouGov / The Economist

Approve

27.0%

63.0%

Disapprove

Disapprove +36
Sep 19 – 21 330 Independents

Quantus Insights

Approve

37.0%

59.0%

Disapprove

Disapprove +22
Sep 19 – 21 529 Independents

Morning Consult

Approve

36.0%

59.0%

Disapprove

Disapprove +23
Sep 18 – 21 459 Independents

Quinnipiac University

Approve

30.0%

61.0%

Disapprove

Disapprove +31
Sep 17 – 20 356 Independents

American Research Group

Approve

32.0%

60.0%

Disapprove

Disapprove +28
Sep 14 – 18 618 Independents

Rasmussen Reports

Approve

49.0%

47.0%

Disapprove

Approve +2
Sep 12 – 16 359 Independents

AtlasIntel

Approve

28.3%

71.7%

Disapprove

Disapprove +43.4

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