A recent poll by Cygnal shows a sharp rise in approval for President Trump, revealing significant gains among diverse voter bases including black men, DEI skeptics, and border control advocates. The National Voter Trend (NVT) poll, conducted on February 4-5, 2025, surveyed 1,500 likely voters, highlighting a shift in public sentiment.
This nationwide poll underscores a pivotal moment as Trump's policies gain traction, while Congressional Democrats see a drop in public support.
Trump's current approval rating has reached an all-time high. This surge is linked to his rapid fulfillment of campaign promises, a factor that has increased optimism about the country's future across all demographics.
Key issues such as inflation and the economy are at the forefront of voters' concerns, with significant appreciation for Trump's handling of these areas. His strategies to combat illegal immigration are also well-received, reflecting a strong desire for rigorous border control measures among the populace.
The poll shows that 42% of black men now approve of Trump's performance, a substantial endorsement from a demographic traditionally less supportive of Republican candidates.
Similarly, initiatives to declassify historical files and reduce government size, supported by Trump and figures like Elon Musk, resonate well with nearly half of the surveyed voters.
Moreover, 56% of respondents support Trump's executive order to declassify files related to the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK, illustrating public interest in transparency and historical clarity.
Congressional Democrats are facing a challenging time, with only 40% of respondents viewing them favorably against a 54% unfavorable rating. This dip in popularity suggests a disconnect between the Democratic leadership and the electorate's current priorities and concerns.
Furthermore, views diverge significantly from those of some health officials and Democratic leaders concerning the origins of COVID-19, with a majority of voters inclined to believe that the virus likely originated from a lab in China.
The findings also reveal a public leaning towards merit-based governmental hiring practices, rather than decisions influenced by racial or gender identity, aligning with Trump's policy preferences.
Voter opinion is mixed on several other policy fronts. Policies such as imposing tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, as well as the debate over birthright citizenship, receive varied reactions from the public, indicating a complex landscape of public opinion.
Moreover, exactly half of those surveyed support the imposition of a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, reflecting ongoing concerns about trade policies and their impacts on the U.S. economy.
The proposal to acquire Greenland through diplomatic means saw a favorable response from 44% of participants, showing interest in expanding U.S. territorial influence.
According to Brent Buchanan of Cygnal, the data reflects a significant shift in public opinion largely attributable to Trump’s rapid action on campaign promises. Buchanan highlights that "the young, diverse, working-class voters" who played a vital role in the election are now expressing unprecedented optimism about the country’s direction.
John Rogers, adding to Buchanan’s analysis, emphasized Trump's historical highs in approval ratings and optimism about the country's direction. He pointed out that swing voters are particularly supportive of Trump's measures to reduce the federal government footprint as well as his immigration policies.
Rogers criticized the Democratic party, noting their unpopularity and lack of coherent policy direction, which contrasted starkly with Trump's targeted policy agenda and rapid implementation.