Donald Trump's Approval Rating Among Frequent AI Users Revealed
Voters broadly back federal AI rules and watermarking, as new polling reveals a sharp political divide driven by usage habits.
A new Rainey Center poll reveals that Americans who use artificial intelligence (AI) tools daily give President Donald Trump a net positive approval rating, marking them as his strongest constituency in the technology user groups surveyed. The survey, conducted between September 10 and September 14, 2026, found that 54 percent of daily AI users approved of Trump's performance, compared to 45 percent who disapproved, resulting in a net approval rating of plus 9 points.
Approval dropped significantly among less frequent AI users, with weekly (32% approval, 67% disapproval), monthly (24% approval, 74% disapproval) and rarely (43% approval, 54% disapproval) users all showing negative approval ratings. The Rainey Center survey indicated that 52 percent of voters use AI tools at least monthly, highlighting the technology's rapid integration into daily life.
Traditionally, Trump's strongest support has been associated with older voters and those less engaged with emerging technologies. However, this poll suggests that the president performs best among frequent AI users, indicating the emergence of a distinct voter segment defined by technological behavior. While the survey found that most groups rated Trump negatively, heavy AI users diverged from the rest of the electorate.
The release of these findings coincides with growing discussions about AI regulation, with tech leaders and policy advocates calling for stronger safeguards around artificial intelligence. President Trump, however, has opposed additional AI regulation, arguing it could hinder innovation and American competitiveness. Despite broad support for some form of AI oversight, such as federal regulation and watermarking requirements for AI-generated content, people who use AI daily may perceive the risks and benefits of the technology differently from those who engage with it less frequently, potentially creating a political divide over government intervention.
White House spokesman Davis Ingle emphasized Trump's 2024 election victory as a measure of public support, highlighting the administration's economic achievements, while urging continued progress in addressing AI-related challenges.
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