Gallup's initial job approval measure for President Donald Trump finds the public evenly divided, with 45% approving and 45% disapproving.| Gallup.com
Americans' satisfaction with the way things are going has doubled since September but remains low at 28%. Almost all of the increase has occurred among Republicans.| Gallup.com
Barack Obama’s recent job approval ratings have hovered around 60%. Since they remain above the historical average of 55% approval, he is arguably still in the honeymoon phase of his presidency. Recent presidents have averaged just seven months above this benchmark, much less than those from 1945-1974.| Gallup.com