A series of national surveys released on 27 Aug 2025 present a mixed picture of public sentiment toward President Donald Trump, with headline approval ratings spanning a twelve-point range. An AP-NORC Center survey of adults put Trump’s job approval at 45 percent, the highest recorded by that pollster since the start of his second term. Rasmussen Reports’ daily tracking poll, which surveys likely voters, showed a 49 percent approval reading against 50 percent disapproval. Other firms were more negative. Reuters/Ipsos measured approval at 40 percent with 54 percent disapproving, while an Economist/YouGov survey found a 43 percent approval versus 55 percent disapproval. The most downbeat result came from Quinnipiac University, which reported a 37 percent approval rating—its lowest for Trump’s presidency—and a 55 percent disapproval level. Sub-indices underscore the policy drag: Quinnipiac put Trump’s net approval at minus-18 on the economy and minus-16 on foreign policy. Reuters/Ipsos found immigration approval at 43 percent, four points below disapproval. The disparate readings highlight the volatility in assessments of Trump’s performance as economic headwinds and contentious immigration actions continue to shape voter opinion fewer than fifteen months into his second term.