According to recent polling data from Rasmussen Reports and the University of California, Irvine (UCI), former President Donald Trump's approval rating stands at 49% nationally as of July 3, 2025, down one point from the previous day. At the same time, 48% of voters disapprove of Trump. In California, Trump's approval rating among voters is notably lower at 34%, showing a slight increase from 33% in early June. Party affiliation in California shows Democrats at 38%, independents at 27%, and Republicans at 24%. Trump's approval among California Republicans has risen to 80% from 74% in early June, while among Democrats it has declined to 6% from 9%, and among independents it is at 31%, down from 32%. Governor Gavin Newsom's approval rating in California has increased significantly to 56% from 38% in early June, with strong support from Democrats (86%) and independents (49%), but lower approval among Republicans (28%). Demographic breakdowns in California reveal varied support levels for Trump, with higher approval among white voters (41%) compared to Black (24%), Latino (30%), and Asian (28%) voters. Age also influences approval, with younger voters under 29 showing 24% approval, increasing to 37% among those aged 25-44, and varying across older age groups. Educational attainment correlates with approval as well, with 42% approval among those with a high school education or less, 32% among some college attendees, and 25% among college graduates or higher. Gender differences are evident, with 39% approval among men and 28% among women in California. These data points suggest a complex and shifting political landscape in California and nationally as of mid-2025.