A newly released national survey from Emerson College Polling indicates that President Donald Trump retains overwhelming support from his 2024 voters, contradicting media narratives suggesting widespread voter regret.
The results, published April 30, come as Trump marks the first 100 days of his second term in office.
According to the poll, 94% of voters who supported Trump in the 2024 election say they would vote for him again if given the opportunity.
Similarly, 93% of former Vice President Kamala Harris’ voters say they would not change their vote.
In a hypothetical rematch, the survey gives Trump a narrow edge, with 48%, support to Harris’ 47%.
The results appear to undermine claims that Trump’s policy decisions or tone have alienated his political base.
“Despite several unpopular domestic and foreign policies, President Trump still holds an entrenched base of voters who, if given the chance, say they would vote for him again,” said Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling.
Trump’s job approval rating stands at 45%, with an equal 45% disapproving and 10% remaining neutral.
The data suggests a sharply divided electorate, with few signs of voter movement since the 2024 election.
Economic issues remain a point of concern.
A plurality of respondents—49%—say Trump’s economic policies are making things worse, while 29% say they are improving conditions.
Only 37% approve of Trump’s handling of the economy, with 49% disapproval.
The public is also split on the overall performance of Trump’s second term.
Fifty-two percent characterize it as “more of a failure,” while 48% say it is a success.
Party identification continues to shape those views: 86% of Republicans describe the term as a success, compared to 88% of Democrats who call it a failure.
Independents break slightly negative, 55% to 45%.
Despite the criticism, the poll reveals minimal regret among Trump’s 2024 supporters—only 7% expressed any.
This level of loyalty contrasts with early term polling for previous presidents and underscores the degree of political polarization in the country.
The poll also gauged public perception of several figures in the Trump administration.
Vice President J.D. Vance received a 39% favorable rating and 43% unfavorable.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had 33% favorable to 39% unfavorable. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a frequent political outlier, drew near-even marks, with 41% viewing him favorably and 40% unfavorably.
One of the more controversial departments created during Trump’s second term, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by Elon Musk, also registered a divided response: 47% disapproved of Musk’s performance, while 41% approved.
In his first 100 days, Trump has moved aggressively to implement major parts of his second-term agenda.
He reinstated border enforcement policies including the “Remain in Mexico” program and expanded deportation operations through executive orders.
New construction resumed on the southern border wall, and resources were redirected to increase ICE operations nationwide.
Domestically, the administration reversed several Biden-era environmental regulations and approved expanded oil and gas drilling projects aimed at lowering energy prices.
Trump also reimposed tariffs on Chinese and European goods to support American manufacturing.
The president signed an executive order banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs within federal agencies and launched a review of military training protocols.
In the realm of foreign policy, Trump halted foreign aid to several countries and began new diplomatic talks in Eastern Europe.
The Emerson College findings point to a consistent theme: While Trump may face challenges in public approval on certain policies, his electoral base remains largely intact.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, the numbers suggest little buyer’s remorse among Trump’s supporters.
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