Urban Approval Climbs to 40% in Late‑January Poll The Fox News poll conducted January 23‑26 2026 surveyed 1,005 registered voters and recorded Trump’s job approval among city dwellers at 40 %, up from 34 % in the December 12‑15 2025 poll [1]. Disapproval among urban respondents fell to 60 % from 66 % over the same period [1]. The survey’s margin of error was ±3 percentage points, making the shift statistically notable [1].

National Approval Remains Steady at 44% Across the same January sample, overall national approval held at 44 %, indicating the urban increase did not affect the broader electorate [1]. Urban voters comprised a small subgroup within the total sample, limiting their impact on the aggregate figure [1]. Both polls used identical firms—Beacon Research and Shaw & Company—and comparable weighting methods [1].

Methodology Mirrors Prior Survey for Direct Comparison Respondents were randomly selected from a national voter file and interviewed via landlines, cellphones, and online links, ensuring at least 100 urban participants for reliable subgroup analysis [1]. Weighting adjusted for age, race, education, and region, allowing shifts in urban sentiment to be tracked over time [1]. The consistent approach enables direct comparison between the December baseline and the January results [1].

Political Reactions Highlight Strategic Implications Republican pollster Daron Shaw warned that despite the urban gain, Trump still faces “virtually unanimous” Democratic opposition [1]. White House spokesperson Kush Desai cited cooling inflation and job growth as reasons for the improved urban sentiment [1]. Trump attacked the poll on Jan 22, calling it a “Polling SCAM” and urging criminal penalties for “Fake and Fraudulent Polling” [1].