Trump’s Approval Ratings Rise to 44% Amid Vance’s Crypto Regulatory Push

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval ratings edged up to 44% this week, according to a YouGov/Economist poll conducted May 23–26. The survey, which included over 1,600 participants, marks a 1% increase in Trump’s overall approval. Meanwhile, 52% of respondents disapprove of his performance.

Vice President JD Vance seized the moment to reaffirm the administration’s aggressive stance on crypto regulation. Vance criticized former SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s enforcement-heavy approach, vowing to dismantle what he termed ’Operation Chokepoint 2.0’—a reference to perceived regulatory overreach targeting the blockchain industry.

The administration’s push to streamline crypto rules could signal a pivotal shift for the sector, though market reactions remain muted. No specific cryptocurrencies or exchanges were directly mentioned in Vance’s remarks.