CNN Gives its Viewers a ‘Reality Check’ on Trump Approval Surges as Economy Rebounds [WATCH]

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has sharply rebounded in recent weeks, according to new polling data released by Reuters/Ipsos and reported by CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten.

The polling reflects a significant turnaround from April, with voters showing increased confidence in both Trump and the U.S. economy.

Speaking Friday on CNN, Enten addressed the shift, saying, “I think it’s time for a bit of a reality check. We were going into late April, Donald Trump’s approval rating, his approvals seemed to be falling. He seemed to be ‘adios, amigos.’ People were writing his political obituary.”

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Enten highlighted that Trump’s net approval rating, according to Reuters/Ipsos polling, moved from eight points underwater in late April to just one point underwater as of Tuesday.

“He is rising from the dead like [Lazarus]… This is not the picture I think a lot of people thought we would be painting in late April,” Enten said.

In Enten’s aggregated polling averages, Trump’s net approval rating has improved from -9 points in late April to -6 points currently.

While still slightly negative, the trend marks a significant recovery from previous lows, especially compared to his approval rating at the same point during his first term.

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On May 16, 2017, Trump’s net approval stood at -15 points.

“So we see, Donald Trump isn’t just doing better than he was doing in late April of 2025, he’s doing considerably better than he was doing at this point in term number one,” Enten added.

The improvement in public opinion appears tied to shifting views on the economy.

The Reuters/Ipsos poll noted that concern about a potential recession among U.S. adults dropped from 76% in April to 69% in May.

Worry about the stock market also decreased, falling from 67% to 60% over the same period.

Wall Street forecasts have similarly shifted. J.P. Morgan reduced its projected likelihood of a recession from 60% in April to below 50%, while Goldman Sachs adjusted its estimate from 45% down to 35%.

The recent bounce in Trump’s approval follows a decline in April tied to the administration’s implementation of reciprocal tariffs targeting foreign trade partners.

The tariffs were designed to encourage the return of domestic manufacturing and force more equitable trade agreements. While initially controversial, subsequent negotiations appear to have calmed investor and consumer concerns.

According to a White House fact sheet released Monday, the U.S. and China reached a new agreement that includes China lowering its tariffs by 115% while keeping an additional 10% in place.

The deal followed a 90-day pause in tariff escalations, which helped stabilize trade expectations.

The polling suggests that economic sentiment is playing a central role in the president’s political momentum.

Trump’s approval numbers are closely tracking with improvements in consumer confidence, stock market stability, and reduced fears of an economic downturn.

As of now, the president’s numbers reflect a trend that could reshape expectations heading into the latter half of 2025.

While challenges remain, the recent data suggests public opinion may be shifting in Trump’s favor after a turbulent spring.

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