📅 Updated: March 2025
Special Poll
🔎 Trump’s Approval Ratings Shift as His Second Term Unfolds
Nearly two months into his second term, President Donald Trump is facing mixed approval ratings across key policy areas. While his immigration policies remain popular with his base, economic turbulence and tariff uncertainty have caused dips in public confidence.
Experts suggest that Trump’s approval ratings may not fully collapse, but history indicates that frustration with sitting presidents is inevitable after the early months in office.
📈 Trump’s Overall Job Approval – Where Does He Stand?
Initially, Trump’s approval ratings surged higher than at any point during his first term.
- 📊 A CBS News poll found 53% approval in early February.
- 📊 Harvard CAPS/Harris survey recorded 52% approval at the one-month mark.
- 📊 RealClearPolitics polling average recently showed Trump’s approval dipping below his disapproval rating for the first time this term.
- 📊 Gallup’s latest poll placed Trump’s net approval at -6 points, a decline from -1 point in the first weeks of his presidency.
💰 Economy & Inflation – A Growing Concern?
Throughout his 2024 campaign, Trump positioned himself as the best candidate to fix the economy—but market instability and tariff uncertainties have impacted public sentiment.
- 📉 Emerson College Poll: 48% disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy.
- 📉 CNN Poll: 56% of Americans are dissatisfied with economic conditions.
- 📉 The Economist/YouGov Poll: Approval on inflation dropped from 45% to 38% since January.
What’s fueling the economic decline?
🔻 Stock market losses driven by tariff threats
🔻 Concerns over a trade war with Canada, Mexico & Europe
🔻 Wall Street investor anxiety affecting major indices
🛑 Immigration – Trump’s Strongest Policy Issue?
Since returning to office, Trump has focused on mass deportations and ending birthright citizenship, which have received strong support from Republican voters.
📊 Latest Polls on Immigration Policy:
- Pew Research: 59% approve of mass deportations.
- CNN: 51% approval on border security.
- Emerson College: 48% approve of Trump’s immigration stance.
🌍 Ukraine War – Trump’s Controversial Stance
Trump has reduced U.S. military aid to Ukraine, emphasizing a negotiated settlement instead of extended funding. However, polls suggest public discontent with his approach.
📊 Key Polling Insights:
- Quinnipiac: 55% disapprove of Trump’s Ukraine policy.
- The Economist/YouGov: 51% say Trump was disrespectful to Zelensky in their recent meeting.
- CNN: 60% believe supporting Ukraine remains in the national interest.
📉 Trump’s Tariffs – A High-Stakes Gamble?
In March, Trump announced 25% tariffs on Canada & Mexico, but quickly issued exemptions and delays after pushback from business leaders.
📉 Polling Reactions to Tariff Policy:
- Quinnipiac: 55% believe Trump is too tough on Canada.
- CNN: Only 39% approve of his tariff strategy.
🔥 Final Takeaway – Trump’s Approval Ratings Are in Flux
While Trump remains strong with his base, the economy and foreign policy are weakening his broader appeal.
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