Americans’ approval ratings for key federal agencies have dropped dramatically under Trump, according to a new poll. The performance ratings have plummeted since 2024 for FEMA, the CIA, the CDC, the FDA, the EPA, and the IRS, new data from Gallup reveals. The drop reflects broader frustration with the government’s performance. Many of the agency approval ratings have slumped to their lowest ebb since Gallup began collecting the data in 2003. In all, 15 agencies were measured in both 2024 and 2025. Only the Department of Homeland Security has seen a significant uptick in its rating from the public. The Postal Service, meanwhile, “is the sole government agency garnering a majority-level positive rating for its work,” Gallup wrote. Overall, the survey noted a partisan shift. Generally, it was found that Republicans tend to think services have improved, while Democrats tend to believe they’ve deteriorated. Approval for FEMA, the EPA, and the CDC has plummeted across party lines. Meanwhile, less than 35 percent of all voters regard favorably the State Department, the FAA, the Justice Department, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
