Gallup to End 88-Year-Old Presidential Approval Ratings

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Gallup, the prominent public opinion polling agency, has announced that it will no longer publish approval and favorability ratings for individual political figures, including the president of the United States. The company said this change reflects an evolution in how it focuses its public research and thought leadership.

Why it matters

The Gallup Presidential Approval Rating has long been considered one of the top barometers for measuring public sentiment towards the president's performance. This decision marks the end of an era and raises questions about how the public will assess presidential approval going forward.

The details

Gallup said it will stop publishing approval and favorability ratings of individual political figures starting this year. The company stated that this change is part of a broader effort to align all of its public work with its mission of providing 'long-term, methodologically sound research on issues and conditions that shape people's lives.' Gallup noted that its commitment to research will continue through other initiatives such as the Gallup Poll Social Series, the Gallup Quarterly Business Review, and the World Poll.

• Gallup has been publishing the Presidential Approval Rating for over 88 years.
• Gallup's last poll on President Trump's approval rating was taken in December 2025, showing his approval at less than 37%.