Trump’s Approval Rating Unchanged From April, WSJ Poll Finds

Political Sentiment & Policy Impact - Republican tax bill disapproval outweighs approval, perceived as benefiting wealthy and corporations while harming the poor [1] - Public disapproves of Trump's tariff policies by 17 percentage points [1] - Strong support for deporting illegal immigrants exists, but disapproval of Trump's methods is noted [2] - Over 75% of voters believe the Department of Justice is concealing information in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation [3] - Approximately half of voters express a lack of confidence in the Department of Justice's investigation of Jeffrey Epstein [3] Presidential Approval & Economic Outlook - Trump's job approval rating remains steady at 46%, unchanged from April [4] - Despite political turbulence, Trump's approval rating has not shifted [5] - 47% of voters view the economy as excellent or in good shape [5] - Economic optimism has increased by double digits since April, reaching the highest level since 2021 [6] Political Landscape - A calcified political landscape exists with strong support for the president [6] - The president retains control within his party and Congress, enabling an aggressive agenda despite lacking majority voter support [6]