Daily Perspectives on Donald Trump's Presidency
The Switzerland-based news organization, NZZ, provides critical and fact-based journalism, maintaining an industry-leading network of expert reporters around the globe. In the midst of Trump's second term, public opinion on his presidency shows a moderate decline in approval, with his overall job approval rating hovering around 37-38%, the lowest of his presidency so far[1][2].
Economic policy has become the most pressing issue for most Americans, and Trump's recent enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes tax cuts, increased spending on border security, defense, and energy production, but cuts funding for healthcare and nutrition, has not significantly boosted his approval rating[1]. Public reaction to this package and his tariffs appears more negative than positive, suggesting skepticism about his economic management[3].
On foreign policy, the general trend of declining approval and increased negativity in perceptions of Trump’s leadership qualities indicate challenges in public confidence that extend beyond domestic policy.
Comparatively, nearly all voters for the Democratic 2024 nominee, Kamala Harris, disapprove (about 98%) of Trump’s job performance, showing a strong partisan divide[2]. Younger Trump voters have also become less supportive over time (approval down from over 90% to 69% among under-35 voters), whereas his older supporters remain strongly approving[2].
Interestingly, Trump's immigration agenda remains more popular, but is no longer universally favored. The net approval ratings on economic and foreign policy have turned negative[1][2][3].
The NZZ does not focus on breaking news but provides thoughtful, well-researched stories and analyses. The article is updated daily with the latest polling data, offering readers a comprehensive view of the current political climate.
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