In a striking shift, President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has seen a significant uptick in just a few days, according to a recent poll, as the Daily Caller reports.

This week’s polling data reveals a 10-point net gain in Trump’s favor in one survey, though contrasting results from another poll paint a more divided picture of public opinion.

Earlier this week, on Monday, the Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll indicated that 48% of likely U.S. voters approved of Trump’s performance. Meanwhile, 51% expressed disapproval, leaving him slightly underwater in public sentiment.

Remarkable shift in support noted

By Friday, however, Rasmussen’s tracking poll showed a notable change, with 53% of likely voters approving of Trump’s work as president. Only 46% disapproved, marking a shift to a positive standing. This represents a net gain of 10 points in just four days.

Delving deeper into the Rasmussen findings, 34% of respondents indicated they “strongly approve” of the job Trump is doing. On the flip side, 37% said they “strongly disapprove” of his performance in office.

The Rasmussen survey gathers data through telephone interviews with 300 likely voters each night. Results are compiled daily to reflect the latest trends. The poll of 1,500 likely voters carries a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 2.5 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.

Contrasting views emerge

In contrast, a separate poll conducted by Economist/YouGov during the same week presented a much different view of Trump’s standing. Released on Tuesday, this survey found that only 39% of voters either strongly or somewhat approved of his job performance.

Conversely, a significant 57% of respondents in the Economist/YouGov poll expressed disapproval of Trump’s work. This 39% approval figure marked the lowest weekly rating of his second term in this particular series of polls.

The Economist/YouGov survey included 1,567 adult citizens, selected to mirror U.S. demographics. It carries a margin of error of approximately 3.5%, indicating some variability in the results.

Policy moves influencing opinions

Amid these polling fluctuations, Trump has been actively pushing forward his policy agenda in 2025. His focus has centered on strengthening border security and enforcing laws against illegal immigration.

Additionally, Trump has prioritized efforts to address criminal activity in Washington, D.C. These initiatives may be resonating with portions of the electorate, contributing to shifts in public perception.

In a separate but notable action, Trump issued an executive order in late August aimed at enhancing the aesthetic quality of federal buildings. The order sought to make “federal architecture beautiful again,” reflecting his attention to cultural and visual elements of governance.

Navigating a polarized landscape

The stark differences between the Rasmussen and Economist/YouGov polls underscore a deeply divided public opinion regarding Trump’s leadership. While one survey suggests growing support, the other highlights persistent dissatisfaction among a majority.

These contrasting results may reflect variations in polling methodologies, sample compositions, or the timing of the surveys. They also illustrate the challenges in gauging a unified national sentiment about Trump’s presidency.

As Trump continues to implement his agenda, these polling numbers will likely remain a key indicator of his administration’s impact. The coming weeks may provide further insight into whether this recent surge in approval, as seen in the Rasmussen poll, holds steady or shifts once more in response to ongoing policy developments and public reactions.