Trump's Trip to Detroit: What Do the Numbers Say?

January 13, 2026 - President Donald Trump is set to make a stop in Detroit, but how do Americans feel about him right now? The numbers aren't great. Several polls show that more than half of Americans disapprove of his performance.

Breaking Down the Polls

• CBS News/YouGov Poll
• Disapproval Rate: 59%
• Sample Size: 2,325 adults

• Margin of Error: ±2 percentage points

• Napolitan News Service/RMG Research Poll
• Disapproval Rate: 51%
• Approval Rate: 47%
• Sample Size: 2,000 registered voters
• Margin of Error: ±2.4 percentage points

• Rasmussen Reports
• Disapproval Rate: 54%
• Approval Rate: 45%
• Margin of Error: ±2.5 percentage points

Michigan-Specific Numbers

The Civiqs poll shows that 56% of Michiganders disapprove of Trump's job performance. This is significant, especially as he prepares to speak in the state.

Understanding the Polls

Each poll uses different methods and has varying margins of error. While the numbers might seem close, there is still room for variation.

What Does This Mean?

As Trump heads to Detroit, he faces considerable criticism. However, there are still supporters. The numbers indicate that he has a lot of work to do to win over more Americans.