What are the key findings of the ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll on Trump's approval?

The poll shows 60% of Americans disapprove of President Trump's job performance (39% approve), the lowest since after January 6, with weak approval on economy (41%) and immigration (40%), and majority view his deportation campaign as excessive.

How do partisan groups rate Trump's performance in the poll?

85% of Republicans approve, while 94% of Democrats and 69% of independents disapprove.

What specific concerns were highlighted regarding executive orders and issues like inflation and tariffs?

65% said the president overstepped authority with executive orders; the poll noted weak marks on inflation and tariffs.

What broader context do other recent polls provide on Trump's approval ratings?

Nate Silver's average shows net approval at -13.6 as of Feb 21; Pew reports 37% approval in Jan 2026, down from 40%.

What political implications are mentioned ahead of the State of the Union?

Low approval could cost GOP House seats; findings precede Feb 24 State of the Union and Mar 3, 2026 primaries in three states.

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Poll Shows 60% Disapprove Of Trump Ahead Of State Of the Union

A national poll released Feb. 22 found 60% disapprove and 47% strongly disapprove, with weak marks on inflation and tariffs ahead of the president's Feb. 24 State of the Union address.

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A national poll released on Feb. 22 found 60% of Americans disapprove of the president's job performance, including 47% who said they strongly disapprove.

The survey was released two days before the president's State of the Union on Feb. 24 and was conducted Feb. 12-17 among 2,589 adults with a margin of error of plus or minus two percentage points.

Sixty-five percent of respondents said the president overstepped his authority by signing numerous executive orders, the poll found.

Partisan ratings were sharply divided, with 85% of Republicans approving the president while 94% of Democrats and 69% of independents disapproved, according to the poll.

The poll's findings come as GOP pollsters warned low approval could cost House seats and as primary voters in three states prepare to vote on Mar. 3, 2026.

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: The poll shows 60% of Americans disapprove of President Trump's job performance (39% approve), the lowest since after January 6, with weak approval on economy (41%) and immigration (40%), and majority view his deportation campaign as excessive.
Sources:
ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos Poll
: The survey was conducted February 12-17 among 2,589 adults with a margin of error of plus or minus two percentage points.
Sources:
Nate Silver Bulletin
: 85% of Republicans approve, while 94% of Democrats and 69% of independents disapprove.
Sources:
Pew Research Center
: 65% said the president overstepped authority with executive orders; the poll noted weak marks on inflation and tariffs.
Sources:
Nate Silver Bulletin
: Nate Silver's average shows net approval at -13.6 as of Feb 21; Pew reports 37% approval in Jan 2026, down from 40%.
Sources:
Nate Silver Bulletin
: Low approval could cost GOP House seats; findings precede Feb 24 State of the Union and Mar 3, 2026 primaries in three states.
Sources:
Pew Research Center