Gallup to stop tracking presidential approval ratings after 88 years
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Gallup will discontinue its 88-year-old practice of tracking presidential approval ratings, citing a shift in research priorities. The polling agency will cease measuring favorability ratings of individual political figures, focusing instead on long-term research on broader social and economic issues. The Gallup Presidential Approval Rating has been a widely used indicator of public opinion since Harry Truman's presidency, reflecting historical events such as George W. Bush's high approval after 9/11 and Donald Trump's lower ratings. This decision comes as Trump has publicly criticized polls showing unfavorable numbers and threatened legal action against media outlets. Gallup maintains the decision is solely based on its research goals.
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