President Donald Trump may have his sights set on the fighting ring, but he’s facing poor reviews from the American public on the economy and himself.
Trump will host an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) match on the White House lawn on June 14, coinciding with Flag Day and his own birthday, part of the U.S. semiquincentennial celebrations, USA TODAY reported.
However, Trump continues to face negative approval ratings from Americans, with his disapproval rating hovering in the upper-50 percentage range among several recent polls. This reached as high as a 59% disapproval rating in a May 22-26 The Economist/YouGov poll.
More recently, a June 1 Rasmussen Reports poll showed a 55% disapproval rating and 43% approval rating for Trump, without reflecting respondents’ party affiliation.
The Real Clear Politics average of recent polls from May 14-31 shows as average 57.4% disapproval rating with 39.9% approval. The last time the average showed Trump with a positive rating was March 12, 2025.
Here’s what to know about Trump’s approval ratings.
Is Trump hosting a UFC fight at the White House?
Yes, President Donald Trump plans to host an Ultimate Fighting Championship match on the White House lawn on June 14, Flag Day and his birthday, USA TODAY reported.
“This will be one of the greatest and most historic sports events in history, and President Trump hosting it at the White House is a testament to his vision to celebrate America’s monumental 250th anniversary,” White House spokesperson Davis Ingle said in a statement to USA TODAY.
How did the Economist/YouGov poll rank Trump?
The Economist/YouGov:
How did the Rasmussen Reports poll rank Trump?
Rasmussen Reports:
The Rasmussen Reports survey did not break down party affiliation of respondents or Trump’s approval ratings on policy issues
How did the Emerson College poll rank Trump?
Emerson College:
How did the Civiqs poll rank Trump?
Civiqs:
USA TODAY contributed.
Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@freepress.com.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Trump is planning a UFC fight. Is it helping his polling?
Reporting by Jenna Prestininzi, USA TODAY NETWORK / Detroit Free Press
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