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Gallup Stops Tracking Trump's Approval Amid Polling Crisis

2/23/2026

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Gallup has ceased tracking presidential approval ratings after 88 years, amid low approval ratings for U.S. President Donald Trump.
A recent poll shows 60% disapprove of Trump and 70% question his trustworthiness.
The decline in polling quality stems from fewer respondents and outdated methods, missing views of less affluent and less educated voters.
Rising costs and competition have reduced polling reliability, fueling concerns about the future of U.S. polling.

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Gallup has ceased tracking presidential approval ratings after 88 years, amid low approval ratings for U.S. President Donald Trump.
A recent poll shows 60% disapprove of Trump and 70% question his trustworthiness.
The decline in polling quality stems from fewer respondents and outdated methods, missing views of less affluent and less educated voters.
Rising costs and competition have reduced polling reliability, fueling concerns about the future of U.S. polling.