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US Presidents From Past 40 Years Ranked in New Poll

US Presidents From Past 40 Years Ranked in New Poll

Summary

A new Pew Research Center survey shows how Americans view U.S. presidents from the past 40 years, revealing deep divides based on political beliefs. Barack Obama is the most popular overall; Republicans are split between Ronald Reagan and President Donald Trump, with Trump favored mostly by the most conservative groups.

Key Facts

  • Barack Obama ranks highest overall as the best recent president at 36%.
  • Ronald Reagan is second with 21%, and President Donald Trump is third with 19%.
  • Democrats mostly support Obama as the top president.
  • Conservative Republicans mainly support Trump, especially in the most hardline groups.
  • Moderate Republicans often prefer Reagan over Trump.
  • The study divides the U.S. population into nine political groups based on views on issues like immigration and religion.
  • Trump receives 63% support as the best president from the “No Apologies Right,” the most conservative group.
  • The survey included over 10,000 U.S. adults and was done in late 2025.
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