Recently released presidential approval rating polls offer insight into how President Donald Trump is faring in the eyes of the American people.

The new round of polls comes after Trump's address to Congress , in which he asserted his administration's efforts and praised DOGE . Tariffs against Mexico and Canada went into effect earlier the same day, though he later backpedaled, delaying the tariffs.

In the past week, news also emerged that Trump plans to dismantle the Department of Education , though the president does not have the power to fully eliminate the agency on his own accord.

Here are the new polls showing Trump's approval ratings in the U.S. and North Carolina, plus approval ratings on Josh Stein and comparisons with past presidents and terms.

What is Donald Trump's approval rating?

What is Trump's approval rating in Washington state?

No recent Trump approval ratings are available for Washington state, however a January poll conducted by Cascade PBS/Elway found just more than half of Washington respondents expected Donald Trump’s second presidency to have a negative impact on their lives, directly or indirectly. At the same time, 51% said Washington state should comply with Trump’s plan to deport people living in the United States without documentation.

How does Trump's approval rating compare with his 1st term?

According to results from now-defunct polling website FiveThirtyEight, Trump had a final approval rating of 34% when he left office in 2021. His approval average during his first term was 41% .

How does Trump's approval rating compare with past presidents?