President Donald Trump is seeing his strongest Republican support in months, according to new national polling—an encouraging development as his administration moves deeper into its second term and the 2026 midterm elections draw closer.
Recent survey data shows that Republican voters remain overwhelmingly supportive of President Trump, even as national approval among all adults continues to reflect a sharply divided political landscape.
Republican Support Hits New High
A CBS News national poll conducted between January 14 and January 16 found that approximately 90 percent of Republicans approve of Trump’s job performance. That marks his highest level of GOP approval in more than three months within that polling series.
Looking at five CBS News/YouGov surveys conducted from early October through mid-January, Republican approval for Trump has remained consistently strong. Support measured 87 percent in early October, increased to 89 percent later that month, held steady through November, dipped slightly to 86 percent in mid-December, and then climbed back to 90 percent in January.
The trend underscores a key political reality: Trump’s base remains firmly intact, even amid nonstop media scrutiny and partisan attacks.
National Approval Remains Steady
While Republican approval has surged, support among the general public has been more stable—and at times softer—since the fall. Among all adults, Trump’s overall approval rating has hovered in the low 40 percent range, a level that has shown little movement over recent months.
In early October, 42 percent of adults approved of Trump’s performance, while 58 percent disapproved. By late November, approval slipped slightly to 40 percent. In both late December and mid-January, the numbers stabilized at 41 percent approval and 59 percent disapproval, resulting in a net rating of minus 18 points.
Polling experts note that each CBS survey included large national samples—ranging from roughly 2,100 to more than 2,500 adults—with tight margins of error, making month-to-month changes worth watching but not unusual.
Other Polls Show Competitive Numbers
Outside the CBS polling series, other national trackers paint a similar picture. Morning Consult’s weekly survey in mid-January showed Trump’s approval at 46 percent among registered voters, suggesting the president remains competitive nationally despite persistent negative coverage from legacy media outlets.
White House Pushes Back on Poll Narratives
The White House has strongly rejected claims that polling reflects weakness. Spokesperson Anna Kelly said President Trump entered office with a clear mandate from nearly 80 million Americans to secure the southern border, address inflation, remove criminal illegal aliens, and restore American strength at home and abroad.
Kelly also highlighted Trump’s foreign-policy record, calling him a “Peace President” who has helped end multiple global conflicts while prioritizing American interests.
President Trump has echoed that sentiment publicly. In a December post on Truth Social, he criticized polling organizations and media commentators, arguing that surveys routinely undercount his true support and fail to account for improvements in border security, military readiness, and economic stability.
Looking Ahead to the Midterms
As political campaigns begin to heat up, Republican loyalty remains Trump’s strongest political firewall. Analysts say any meaningful shift in his overall approval rating will likely depend on independents and younger voters—but for now, the president enters the year with his base more energized than it has been in months.
For supporters, the latest polling offers a clear takeaway: Trump’s core voters are not wavering, and that strength could prove decisive as the country heads toward another high-stakes election cycle.