Gallup will stop tracking and publishing presidential approval ratings after more than eight decades, the polling organization confirmed Wednesday.
The decision, effective this year, ends the long-running Gallup Presidential Approval Rating — a key metric widely cited by media to gauge public views of a president's performance. Gallup will no longer publish approval or favorability ratings for individual political figures.
"This reflects an evolution in how Gallup focuses its public research and thought leadership," a spokesperson said. "Our commitment is to long-term, methodologically sound research on issues and conditions that shape people’s lives."
The change aligns with Gallup's broader mission, with ongoing work continuing through efforts like the Gallup Poll Social Series, World Poll, and other U.S. and global surveys on topics such as workplace engagement, AI views, and institutional trust.
The announcement comes as President Trump's Gallup approval stood at 36% in December 2025 — among the lowest recorded since the 1930s — after peaking at 47% earlier in his second term.
- Former President Truman averaged 45% (1945–1953)
- Former President Biden averaged 42% (2021–2025)
- Former President Kennedy averaged 71% (1961–1963)
- Former President Eisenhower averaged 61% (1953–1961)
Gallup emphasized the shift is driven solely by its research priorities, with no input from the White House or administration. A spokesperson told The Hill: "This is a strategic shift solely based on Gallup’s research goals and priorities."