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The shift becomes more notable when compared to earlier data. In a prior survey, Trump’s approval among women had dropped as low as 30 percent. The last time he reached the 35 percent mark or higher was in late January, when he registered identical approval but faced a steeper 60 percent disapproval. That earlier poll included a margin of error of 3.3 points, underscoring how small changes can signal meaningful movement over time.
Some analysts believe recent developments may be driving the uptick. Grant Davis Reeher, a political science professor at Syracuse University, pointed to several possible factors influencing public opinion.
“The relative bump up for women is interesting. It might have something to do with the distractions away from Epstein, the fact that Democrats were starting to get viewed more negatively on the shut-down and on the lack of funding for DHS [Department of Homeland Security], and the president’s actions on Iran, which has a dismal record on women’s rights,” he told Newsweek.
Despite that improvement, Trump continues to face significant headwinds on core economic issues. A separate poll released earlier this week shows his approval on jobs and the economy sitting at just 37 percent, with 56 percent disapproving. Those numbers mirror earlier findings from late March, when only 35 percent approved of his handling of the economy while 60 percent expressed dissatisfaction—an ongoing vulnerability for the administration.
Even media analysts have taken notice of the trend. Harry Enten weighed in with a blunt assessment of the political landscape.
“There’s been no rally around the flag for Trump & the Iran War… His approval has actually fallen. Trump’s drop looks more like Biden’s after our exit Afghanistan… Biden never recovered,” Enten said this week.
Meanwhile, a recent poll highlighted by Fox News revealed similarly troubling figures. “FOX NEWS POLL: President Trump’s approval rating dipped to 41% in March, and 59% of registered voters now disapprove of him — the highest disapproval of either of his terms. Republican approval fell to a second-term low of 84%, down from 92% last March. Among Democrats, 95% disapprove, marking the fourth time this term Democratic disapproval of Trump reaches a record high. Among independents, 25% approve and 75% disapprove.”
Still, Trump himself has struck an optimistic tone, highlighting what he sees as economic successes. Posting on his Truth Social platform, the president emphasized job growth and manufacturing gains.
“A very happy and blessed Good Friday to all, especially to the 186,000 Americans who gained Private Sector jobs in the month of March alone! My Economic Policies have created an enormously powerful engine of Economic Growth, and nothing can slow it down. Factory Construction Jobs are soaring as a result of the rapid Onshoring and surging Investment that TARIFFS have generated, all while the Trade Deficit has shrunk by 52% in a year!”
On Capitol Hill, Republicans are also moving aggressively to support the administration’s agenda. In a significant procedural shift, Senate Republicans pushed through a rule change allowing large groups of executive nominees to be confirmed in batches rather than one by one. The move resulted in more than 100 of Trump’s appointees being approved in a single week, clearing a backlog that had stalled key positions across the federal government.
With the midterms approaching, the battle lines are being drawn. While Trump’s overall numbers remain a challenge, even a slight shift among women could prove pivotal in determining whether Republicans can maintain momentum—or face a difficult political reckoning in 2026.
