Gallup Ends Presidential Approval Ratings
Analysis based on 15 articles · First reported Feb 11, 2026 · Last updated Feb 12, 2026
The discontinuation of Gallup's presidential approval ratings removes a long-standing benchmark for public opinion, potentially shifting how media outlets and analysts gauge political sentiment. This change primarily affects the market research and media industries, as they adapt to the absence of this specific data point.
Gallup, a prominent public opinion polling agency, announced its decision to cease tracking and publishing presidential approval ratings after 88 years. This strategic shift, effective this year, is attributed to an evolution in how Gallup focuses its public research and thought leadership, aiming to align its work with its mission. The agency stated that the context around these measures has changed, with such ratings now widely produced and interpreted by others, reducing Gallup's distinctive contribution in this area. While Gallup will continue other research, including quarterly estimates of political partisanship, this move marks the end of a significant historical practice in U.S. political polling. The decision was stated to be solely based on Gallup's research goals and priorities, unrelated to external factors like the Trump administration or recent lawsuits involving other media outlets.
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