Trump Approval Ratings Skyrocket – 77 WABC
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a maternal health event in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 11, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
(Washington, DC) – President Trump’s approval rating is rising after the Iran deal and a market rally, turning a complicated political moment into a simple question: are voters rewarding the White House for calming a crisis?
Markets have responded positively to signs of de-escalation with Iran, including strong gains after Trump called off additional strikes and optimism around a possible reopening of key oil routes. That gives the administration a stronger economic message after weeks of inflation pressure and war-related energy concerns.
The polling picture is less clean. Some surveys earlier this spring showed Trump under heavy pressure on Iran, inflation and the cost of living. If his numbers are improving now, the bounce may be tied to relief that oil prices, stocks and the threat of wider war all look less frightening than they did days ago.
For Trump, the political test is whether that relief lasts. A short market rally can change headlines quickly, but sustained approval gains usually require voters to feel better about prices, safety and the direction of the country over more than one news cycle.
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