President Donald Trump’s approval ratings rose after his State of the Union address on Feb. 5 that touched on a number of issues, including his rejection of socialism in the United States as well as calling for an end of late-term abortions.
“These findings include the first full night of surveying following the president’s State of the Union speech to Congress,” noted Rasmussen.
About a week ago, President Trump’s Rasmussen approval rating was at 43 percent and has been steadily increasing.
On Feb. 6, 2011, Obama had a 48 percent approval rating and a 51 percent disapproval rating, Rasmussen’s numbers showed.
In terms of TV ratings, Trump’s second State of the Union was watched by more than 46.79 million, an increase of about 1 million over last year’s address from Trump.
The Hollywood Reporter said Fox News led all networks in covering Trump’s address with 11.1 million viewers between 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 5.
NBC topped broadcast networks with 7.14 million viewers for the State of the Union. After that was CBS and ABC, the report said.
When former President Barack Obama gave his second State of the Union 2011, some 30.9 million people viewed it.
“Over 11 outlets, the 44th POTUS pulled in 30.9 million for his January 25, 2011 speech—a number Trump looks likely to beat with ease when the final numbers come in later today,” the report said.
Trump notably blasted the trend of socialism in the United States, saying, “America will never be a socialist country.”
“America was founded on liberty and independence–not government coercion, domination, and control. We are born free, and we will stay free,” he said, drawing a standing ovation from the Republicans. “Tonight, we renew our resolve that America will never be a socialist country.”