Search Results

Kamala Harris is enjoying increases in her favorable and job approval ratings, particularly among Democrats.

Both presidential candidates continue to be viewed unfavorably by majorities of Americans, similar to patterns in the 2016 and 2020 elections.

Harris is rated better than Trump on certain character aspects, including likability, while Trump leads on dimensions of leadership strength.

Joe Biden's last job approval rating as president is 40%. His 42.2% average for his term is the second lowest in Gallup records.

Globally, China led the U.S. in 2025 leadership approval (36% vs. 31%), one of the widest gaps in 20 years, while U.S. disapproval hit a record high of 48%.

Incumbents' approval ratings usually rise among their party's supporters in reelection years. Among independents, the historical pattern is mixed.

U.S. leadership approval within NATO countries fell sharply in 2025, dropping 14 percentage points to 21%.

Americans are unhappy with the status quo in key areas of U.S. leadership, suggesting this should be a "change" election. Yet Kamala Harris edges out Donald Trump in favorability.

Approval of the EU's leadership among its member states remained high at 60% in 2025.

Most key measures of the political environment for the 2024 election favor the Republican Party over the Democratic Party.