In May 2025, President Donald Trump’s approval among likely voters reached 50%, according to a Rasmussen Reports poll conducted between April 27 and May 1.
This figure, shared in a series of posts on X, reflects strong support in a political climate where Trump, now in his second term, has solidified his influence following a 2024 electoral victory that granted him a strong mandate with Republican control of both chambers of Congress.
The demographic breakdown of the poll is revealing. Men approve of Trump at a rate of 55%, while women do so at 45%, showing a gender gap that has remained consistent throughout his political career.
By age group, voters aged 40 to 64 are the most supportive at 52%, followed by younger voters aged 18 to 39 at 50%. However, seniors aged 65 and over—a group traditionally leaning conservative—showed a more moderate level of support at 46%.
One of the most striking figures in the poll is the support among Hispanics, which reached 62%, the highest among all racial groups surveyed. This number surpasses the 49% among whites, 39% among Black voters, and 51% among voters of other races.
Compared to earlier 2025 polls reporting Latino approval at 34%, this increase is significant and suggests a shift in political dynamics. During the 2024 campaign, Trump had already made historic gains among Hispanic voters, earning higher support than any Republican candidate since the 1970s, according to American Enterprise Institute data cited by Reuters.
Hispanic support is not an isolated phenomenon. A January 2025 article in Newsweek reported Trump’s approval among Latinos at 72% following his inauguration—a record high reflecting the impact of his economic message and focus on issues like jobs and security.
These gains among Hispanics and African Americans (39% in this poll) highlight a shift in traditional political coalitions, something Trump has capitalized on since his first presidency. His ability to appeal to groups that historically backed Democrats has been a key factor in his political comeback.
This evolving landscape raises questions about the future of the Republican Party and its relationship with minority communities. While the left, represented by figures like Kamala Harris, still holds a majority of the Hispanic vote, Trump has proven that Republicans can compete in this arena if they focus on economic and cultural messages that resonate with these communities.
However, the volatility of Hispanic support—as seen in the fluctuations between January and April 2025—suggests that this backing is not guaranteed and will depend on how Trump handles sensitive issues like immigration and the economy in the years ahead.
Reflecting on these numbers, it’s clear that Trump has achieved something few Republican presidents have: breaking through demographic barriers once thought unmovable.
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