Seven in 10 Americans now say President Donald Trump is either “not too” or “not at all” religious, a noticeable shift in public perception that underscores widening political and cultural divides around faith and leadership.
The latest national survey shows that sentiment has increased by 8 percentage points since late 2024, reflecting growing skepticism across the electorate about Trump’s personal religiosity.
Overall, 70% of U.S. adults say Trump is not very religious, while 24% describe him as somewhat religious and just 5% say he is very religious. The data suggests that even among supporters, enthusiasm about his religious identity remains limited.
The divide is stark along partisan lines. Nearly nine in 10 Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents say Trump is not religious, compared to about half of Republicans who share that view. Republicans, meanwhile, are far more likely to describe him as at least somewhat religious.
Among religious groups, white evangelical Protestants — a key base of support for Trump — are more likely than others to say he reflects their beliefs. Still, only a small fraction within that group considers him “very religious.”
Views have also shifted among Catholic voters. Hispanic Catholics, in particular, showed one of the largest changes, with 80% now saying Trump is not religious, up significantly from prior surveys.
The survey also highlights a broader disconnect between personal belief and political alignment. While only about one in five Americans say Trump strongly represents their religious views, many Republicans still believe he advocates for people with similar beliefs.
That dynamic reinforces a long-standing political reality: for many voters, alignment on policy and cultural issues can outweigh perceptions of personal faith.
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