In an unprecedented turn of events, Donald Trump has achieved the lowest 100-day approval rating of any president in the past eighty years. According to a recent ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll, just thirty-nine percent of respondents approve of his performance as president, while a staggering fifty-five percent disapprove.
This dismal showing is accompanied by broad discontent with various aspects of Trump’s presidency, including concerns over the economy and fears of a recession. A whopping seventy-two percent believe that his economic policies will lead to a short-term recession, while seventy-three percent think the current state of the economy is bad or very bad. The public also perceives a rise in prices, with sixty-two percent believing they are increasing.
The president’s approval rating has taken a hit across various demographic groups, including non-college-educated white men, who have historically been a core support base for Trump. Even among those who voted for him, only six percent regret their decision, but an alarming forty-three percent of this group believe the nation’s economy has worsened under his leadership.
Despite these dismal numbers, Trump still enjoys a slight edge over the Democrats in Congress when it comes to trust on handling national problems, with thirty-seven percent trusting him compared to thirty percent trusting the Democrats. However, this advantage is largely due to bipartisan disaffection, as sixty-nine percent of respondents believe that both parties are out of touch with the concerns of most people.
The administration’s actions have also faced significant pushback from the public, particularly on issues related to court orders and compliance. A majority of sixty-two percent rejects the notion that federal judges are trying to interfere with Trump’s authority, instead believing they are attempting to enforce existing limits on his legal power. Furthermore, sixty-seven percent believe that federal judges should have the authority to block an administration policy until a trial is held if they think it will harm people and is probably illegal.
The public is also deeply concerned about presidential overreach, with fifty-eight percent expressing worry that Trump will do too much to reduce the size and role of government. This sentiment mirrors attitudes under Biden, but is a stark contrast to views within the Republican Party, which has traditionally advocated for smaller government.
While opinions on the Trump administration’s approach to foreign policy are divided, respondents by a margin of forty-nine to thirty-four percent believe that he has weakened rather than strengthened U.S. leadership in the world.
As the nation continues to grapple with the implications of these poll numbers and the unfolding events of the Trump presidency, one thing is clear: this administration’s approval rating reflects the discontent of many Americans who have grown disillusioned with the president’s policies and actions. As the country moves forward, it will be essential for all sides to engage in a meaningful dialogue about their shared concerns and aspirations.
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