Recent Economist/YouGov polls indicate a decline in President Trump’s approval rating, with disapproval now exceeding approval for the first time since his inauguration. This shift follows a period of relatively high, albeit fluctuating, approval ratings since his second term began. While some attribute the change to normal polling variations, the trend warrants further observation. The decline is notable given Trump’s history of closely monitoring and reacting to public opinion polls.
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A Gallup poll reveals President Trump’s initial approval rating at 47%, exceeding his first term’s 45% but remaining the lowest among presidents since 1953. This marks him as the only president to begin his term with sub-50% approval. While this represents a relatively high point for his presidency, the rating is sharply divided along partisan lines, with strong Republican support contrasted by low Democratic and independent approval. His administration has been characterized by numerous executive orders impacting immigration, diversity initiatives, foreign policy, and government spending.
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A new Gallup poll reveals that President Trump’s second-term approval rating of 47% is below all other presidents since 1953, continuing a trend of historically low approval for his presidency. His 48% disapproval rating surpasses his 2017 numbers, highlighting a stark partisan divide in public opinion. Unlike most presidents who experience an initial “honeymoon period,” Trump consistently remains below 50% approval. Despite winning re-election, his administration has faced significant controversy including cabinet appointments and numerous executive orders.
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A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals mixed public reaction to President Trump’s early executive orders. While actions on immigration and a government hiring freeze garnered some support, significant opposition emerged against ending birthright citizenship and renaming the Gulf of Mexico. The poll also showed a decline in Trump’s overall approval rating, now at 45 percent, with disapproval rising to 46 percent. Concerns about rising living costs remain a dominant public concern, potentially impacting the long-term political implications of the president’s early actions.
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A Rasmussen Reports poll reveals President Trump’s approval rating dropped from 56 percent to 52 percent between January 23 and 28, mirroring a similar post-inauguration dip in his first term. This decline, accompanied by a rise in disapproval, follows a series of controversial executive orders including those impacting immigration and the January 6th riot pardons. The poll, surveying 300 likely voters daily, uses a five-day rolling average with a 2.5 percent margin of error. Analysts have offered varied interpretations, with some highlighting the rapid policy changes and others focusing on the historical context of presidential approval ratings.
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Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi repeatedly emphasized President Trump’s electoral victory margin during her confirmation hearing, highlighting both the popular and electoral vote totals. This highlights Republican efforts to portray Trump as immensely popular, despite his historically low approval ratings and narrow victory margin. This strategy contrasts sharply with Trump’s actual unpopularity, which remains consistently low across multiple polls. Democrats should resist being intimidated by this tactic and instead leverage Trump’s weaknesses to effectively counter his agenda.
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John Q. Hosedrinker