Recent polling data indicates a notable shift in American public opinion, with President Donald Trump’s approval rating experiencing an uptick, while the Democratic Party’s favorability has reached unprecedented lows.
As of March 21, 2025, the Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll reveals that 51% of likely U.S. voters approve of President Trump’s job performance, with 47% disapproving. This marks a one percentage point increase from the previous day’s figures. Notably, 36% of respondents strongly approve of the president’s performance, whereas 38% strongly disapprove, resulting in a Presidential Approval Index rating of -2.
Conversely, the Democratic Party is grappling with historically low favorability ratings. A CNN poll conducted by SSRS, released on March 16, 2025, indicates that only 29% of Americans hold a favorable view of the Democratic Party, while 54% have an unfavorable perspective. This represents the lowest favorability rating for the party since CNN began polling on this metric.
The decline in favorability is partly attributed to internal party conflicts and dissatisfaction among its base. Many Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents express frustration over the party’s perceived ineffectiveness in opposing President Trump’s agenda. Specifically, 57% advocate for more robust opposition to Republican policies, while 42% prefer collaborative efforts to incorporate Democratic ideas into legislation.
These polling trends underscore a challenging period for the Democratic Party as it seeks to redefine its strategy and messaging in response to shifting public sentiment. The data also suggests that President Trump’s approval rating remains resilient, even as his administration faces ongoing scrutiny and partisan opposition.
