Fox Poll: Trump Approval Holds at 44% Amid Economic, ICE Concerns

A new Fox News poll released this week reveals President Donald Trump's job approval rating holding steady at 44 percent as the nation enters 2026, one year into his second term, amid widespread voter dissatisfaction with the economy and growing concerns over Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics.

The survey, conducted January 23 to 26 among 1,000 registered voters, shows 56 percent of respondents disapproving of Trump's overall performance, a figure unchanged from December. While the president's rating remains solid among Republicans, particularly those identifying with the MAGA movement, it faces steep disapproval from independents at 78 percent and moderates at 70 percent. This marks a slight improvement over former President Barack Obama's approval at a similar point in his second term, but it underscores a divided electorate as midterm elections approach.

Economic frustrations dominate the findings, with 70 percent of voters rating the national economy as in bad shape, a sentiment consistent over the past year. Only 24 percent of Americans say they are financially better off than a year ago, while 39 percent report feeling worse off. Trump's approval on economic...