Polling expert Patrick Allocco stated Monday that a new InsiderAdvantage poll showing President Donald Trump’s approval rating at 49.5% aligns with other recent surveys and should not be viewed as an outlier.
Allocco, founder of the Zoose Political Index, noted that the survey’s methodology supports the result and aligns with broader trends. “Yes,” Allocco responded when asked whether he trusted the number. He emphasized that the poll questioned 800 likely voters—a group historically inclined to rate Trump more favorably.
“Likely voters always tend to do better with the president,” Allocco added. The expert also highlighted that InsiderAdvantage results fall within the range of other recent polling, citing Rasmussen Reports’ 46% approval rating and McLaughlin & Associates’ 50% figure for Trump. “They’re not an outlier,” Allocco stated. “That is a very solid number for the president.”
Allocco addressed concerns about November’s unemployment rate, which rose to 4.6%, its highest level since 2020. He cautioned against overinterpreting the figure, noting that data disruptions during a government shutdown affected October’s household data and left November’s numbers with “a high degree of uncertainty.” According to Allocco, the Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms these challenges.
On inflation, Allocco explained why consumers have yet to feel relief despite the rate falling to 2.7%, its lowest level since Trump’s first term as president. When Trump handed off the economy to former President Joe Biden in January 2021, inflation was at a 1.4% year-over-year rate. Under Biden, prices rose by 22%, meaning consumers are still absorbing those increases.
“Consumers are still feeling that price level hike experienced during the Biden presidency,” Allocco stated. The expert added that the White House has recently sharpened its economic messaging, particularly on affordability, and credited Trump and Vice President JD Vance for clearly linking economic policy to household budgets. Allocco urged Republicans running for Congress in the 2026 midterm elections to reinforce this message with voters.
