Trump’s Approval Hits 50% in 2025: Hispanics Lead with 62% as Independents Shift Right

In May 2025, President Donald Trump’s approval among likely voters rose to 50%, according to a Rasmussen Reports poll conducted from April 27 to May 1.

The data, released via a series of posts on X, signals sustained support for Trump during his second term, following his 2024 re-election and Republican control of both chambers of Congress.

Trump Daily Job Approval – Full Week, Likely Voters

All: 50%

Men: 55%

Women: 45%

18–39: 50%

40–64: 52%

65+: 46%

White: 49%

Black: 39%

Hispanic: 62%

Other: 51%

DEM: 24%

IND: 46%

GOP: 79%

— Rasmussen Reports (@Rasmussen_Poll), May 3, 2025

The demographic breakdown offers insight into Trump’s current coalition. Approval among men stands at 55%, while women register 45%, maintaining a consistent gender gap. Voters aged 40 to 64 show the highest support at 52%, followed closely by those aged 18 to 39 at 50%. Seniors, a traditionally conservative group, show lower approval at 46%.

Among racial groups, Hispanic voters emerge as Trump’s strongest supporters with 62%, ahead of whites at 49%, Black voters at 39%, and other racial groups at 51%. This marks a sharp increase from earlier 2025 polls that placed Hispanic approval at just 34%.

Trump’s appeal among Hispanic voters has been growing since the 2024 campaign, when he recorded historic levels of support, the highest for a Republican candidate since the 1970s, according to American Enterprise Institute data cited by Reuters.

This isn’t an isolated trend. A January 2025 article in Newsweek reported Trump’s approval among Latinos at 72% shortly after his inauguration, highlighting the impact of his economic and security-focused messaging.

The poll also reflects a broader shift in the political landscape, with support rising among African Americans (39%) and independent voters (46%). Trump’s outreach to traditionally Democratic-leaning groups has been a key element of his political strategy.

Despite these gains, experts note that Hispanic support remains fluid. Fluctuations from January to April 2025 suggest that future support may depend on Trump’s handling of immigration and the economy.

These developments raise important questions about the evolving identity of the Republican Party and its increasing competitiveness among minority communities. While Democratic leaders like Kamala Harris still maintain strong support among Hispanics, Trump has shown that Republicans can gain ground by focusing on culturally and economically resonant issues.

Trump’s ability to shift long-standing political allegiances underscores the changing dynamics of American politics in 2025.

Joana Campos is a lawyer and editor with more than 10 years of experience managing international development projects, focused on sustainability and social impact. She is a graduate of the University of Guadalajara and previously worked as a corporate attorney.