U.S. Presidents Ranked by Approval Rating

Donald Trump won the 2016 election as an outsider who promised to “drain the swamp” and shake up Washington. A businessman and TV personality with no political background, he defeated Hillary Clinton in one of the most surprising victories in U.S. history. His boldness and blunt talk thrilled supporters and shocked critics.

Trump’s approval ratings were unusually steady but deeply divided. He started around 45% and rarely rose above it. His most loyal followers saw him as fearless and honest, while others found his tone and actions chaotic. His average approval ended near 41%, among the lowest since World War II.