U.S. President Donald Trump 's approval rating surged after his summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin .

According to polling by InsiderAdvantage, 54 percent of voters said they now approved of the president while 44 percent disapproved.

Trump's net +10 percent approval rating is an increase from the publication's last poll in July, which gave him a net +2 percent approval rating—with 50 percent of respondents approving and 48 percent disapproving.

Why It Matters

Approval ratings are useful in providing a snapshot of the electorate's response to key policies and developments in Trump's presidency.

During his presidency, Trump's popularity has fluctuated. Maintaining broad support will be important for the president and the Republican Party more widely, particularly when voter

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