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Melania Trump’s Approval Rating Hits 50 Percent

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First lady Melania Trump has a 50 percent approval rating, according to a new poll.

An Economist/YouGov poll shows that 28 percent of respondents strongly approve of Melania Trump’s handling of the job, while 22 percent somewhat approve.

PALM BEACH, FL – APRIL 18: U.S. First Lady Melania Trump and Japan’s first lady Akie Abe walk together during a tour of the Flagler museum on April 18, 2018 in Palm Beach, Florida. The first ladies accompanied their husbands U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Palm Beach. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Of those who did not approve, 13 percent somewhat disapprove and 13 percent strongly disapprove. 26 percent have no opinion.

The poll was conducted from June 10 to 12 and surveyed 1,500 Americans adults.

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 24: U.S President Donald Trump and U.S. first lady Melania Trump stand at the North Portico before a State Dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron and French first lady Brigitte Macron at the White House, April 24, 2018 in Washington, DC. Trump is hosting Macron for a two-day official visit that included dinner at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, a tree planting on the White House South Lawn and a joint news conference. (Photo by Alex Edelman-Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 07: U.S. first lady Melania Trump speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House May 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. Trump outlined her new initiatives as first lady during the event. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Previous polls have shown that Melania’s favorability is good, but hitting 50 percent shows that her popularity is increasing recently. (RELATED: Melania Trump’s Favorability Is Through The Roof In New Poll)

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