AP-NORC Poll Shows President Trump's Approval at 37% in June 2026

The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research conducted a poll of U.S. adults on June 11, 2026, measuring presidential approval and other key issues. Surveys are conducted by AP and NORC at the University of Chicago in partnership since 2011. The poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating at 37% as of June 11, 2026, with a margin of error of ±0.5 percentage points.

What happened

The latest AP-NORC polling data reveals President Trump's current standing among American voters. According to the poll conducted on June 11, 2026, President Trump's approval rating stands at 37%, while 62% disapprove of his job performance. The margin of error for this measurement is ±0.5 percentage points.

The poll also measured how Americans handle various issues under the current administration:

• Economy handling: 33% approve, 66% disapprove (margin of error: ±0.5)
• Immigration handling: 40% approve, 59% disapprove (margin of error: ±0.5)
• Foreign policy handling: 36% approve, 62% disapprove (as of May 14, 2026)

Additional polling data includes measurements from April 16, 2026; October 9, 2025; September 2, 2025; and July 10, 2025, providing context for trends over time.

The poll also measured favorability ratings for key political figures: - President Trump: 38% favorable, 59% unfavorable (margin of error: ±0.5) - JD Vance: 31% favorable, 53% unfavorable, 16% does not know (as of April 16, 2026)

Party favorability ratings show: - Democratic Party: 40% favorable, 50% unfavorable (margin of error: ±0.5) - Republican Party: 39% favorable, 51% unfavorable

Why it matters

The AP-NORC polling data provides important context for understanding public sentiment toward the Trump administration's performance across key issues. The approval ratings on economy handling and immigration handling are particularly notable given these topics' prominence in recent political discourse.

Economy perception as of April 16, 2026 shows 73% of Americans perceive the economy as poor, compared to only 27% who view it as good. Similarly, regarding the country's direction, 72% believe the nation is going in the wrong direction versus 28% who think it's heading in the right direction (as of April 16, 2026).

Institutional confidence measurements from October 9, 2025 reveal significant challenges across government branches: - Confidence in executive branch: 15% say "a great deal," 36% say "only some," 47% say "hardly any" - Confidence in Congress: 4% say "a great deal," 43% say "only some," 51% say "hardly any" - Confidence in Supreme Court: 14% say "a great deal," 48% say "only some," 37% say "hardly any"

On social issues, the poll measured opinions on climate change and abortion: - Climate change happening: 73% believe it's happening, 8% think it's not happening, 18% are not sure (as of September 2, 2025) - Abortion legal opinion (July 10, 2025): 25% say always legal, 38% say mostly legal, 27% say mostly illegal, 9% say always illegal

What to watch

The AP-NORC polling tracker continues to provide regular updates on presidential approval and other key metrics. The organization's partnership with the University of Chicago since 2011 has established it as a significant source of independent polling data in American politics.

The margin of error of ±0.5 percentage points for President Trump's approval rating indicates relatively tight margins, suggesting that even small shifts in public opinion could meaningfully alter the overall assessment. The consistent measurement across multiple issues and time periods allows analysts to track trends and identify areas where public sentiment may be particularly volatile or stable.

The data also highlights the importance of understanding both approval ratings and favorability scores, as these metrics can tell different stories about a political figure's standing with the public. For instance, while Trump's overall approval is 37%, his favorability rating shows 38% favorable versus 59% unfavorable — suggesting that some portion of those who disapprove may still view him favorably on certain dimensions.

The polling data from AP-NORC serves as an important reference point for understanding the political landscape and public sentiment across a range of issues, from economic performance to social policy to institutional trust.

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