Trump's Approval Rating Stands at 37-47% Range, Contrasting Social Media Claim of 59%

Recent polling data from various reputable organizations indicates that former President Donald Trump's job approval rating in mid-2025 consistently falls within the 37% to 47% range, a significant divergence from a social media post claiming a 59% approval. The claim, shared by influencer Mario Nawfal on Truth Social, stated, "59% approval rating for Trump, massive lead over the Democrats."

However, independent surveys present a different picture of public sentiment. Gallup's latest findings, updated July 24, 2025, show Trump's approval rating at 37%, marking the lowest point of his current term. Similarly, a Pew Research Center survey from August 14, 2025, placed his approval at 38%. Morning Consult, in its August 18, 2025, update, reported a 47% approval, while a Reuters/Ipsos poll from the same period found it at 40%. The Economist/YouGov's August 19, 2025, poll recorded Trump's approval at 40%, with 56% disapproving, a new high for his second term.

The assertion of a "massive lead over the Democrats" also appears to be unsupported by current mainstream polling on party preference and generic congressional ballots. While Democrats have shown a slight advantage, it is not consistently "massive." Gallup's second-quarter 2025 data indicates Democrats holding a three-percentage-point lead in party affiliation, with 46% identifying as or leaning Democratic compared to 43% for Republicans.

In generic congressional ballot polling, which measures voter preference for a party's candidate rather than an individual, Democrats hold a narrow lead. The Economist/YouGov's August 19, 2025, poll showed Democrats with a five-point advantage over Republicans (44% to 39%) among registered voters. A CNBC All-America Economic Survey from August 7, 2025, reported a 49%-44% preference for Democrats to control Congress, which they noted was their largest lead since 2021.

Despite these slight leads for Democrats in overall party preference, both major parties face considerable challenges in public perception. Gallup reported that the Democratic Party's favorable rating stands at a record low of 34%, while the Republican Party's favorable rating is slightly better at 38%. The Wall Street Journal's July 26, 2025, poll highlighted that Democrats' popularity was at its lowest in three decades of their polling, with 63% holding an unfavorable view.