President-elect Donald Trump is experiencing a rise in popularity after winning a second term in the White House earlier this month. In contrast, outgoing President Joe Biden’s approval ratings have hit a four-year low according to recent polling data.
An Emerson College poll shows that Trump’s favorability rating has increased by six points, reaching 54% following the November 5 election. Biden, however, now has a job approval rating of just 36%, with a steady disapproval rate of 52%.
The poll indicates distinct differences in how various demographics view Trump. He enjoys widespread support from voters aged 40 to 59, with 60% expressing a favorable opinion. Among younger voters, those under 30, 55% also view him positively. Men show the highest favorability at 61%, while 48% of women approve of his performance. In terms of race, Trump’s approval stands at 59% among White voters, 53% among Hispanic voters, and 28% among Black voters.
Interestingly, Biden’s approval has not surpassed 50% during his presidency or post-presidency leading up to the election against Vice President Kamala Harris. Additionally, nearly half of those surveyed were surprised by the 2024 election results, while a majority of Trump supporters were not.
Looking to the future, when asked about potential candidates for the 2028 election, Vice President-elect JD Vance is leading the hypothetical race with 30% support. He is followed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis at 5%, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy at 3%, and both Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nikki Haley at 2%. For Democrats, Kamala Harris leads with 37% backing, followed by California Governor Gavin Newsom at 7% and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at 4%.
