Trump's performance in his first 100 days of his second term faces criticisms - CNN poll reveals
Historic low recorded for Trump's 100-day approval rating - Fresh polling data unveiled
In a recent survey conducted by CNN and SSRS, Americans have expressed deep disapproval of President Donald Trump's performance in his first 100 days in office during his second term. With a rating of 41%, Trump's approval is the lowest any president has ever been rated - even including his own first term rating in 2017.
Trump's approval rating for his presidency has dropped 4 points since March and 7 points since February. Only 22% of the poll's respondents gave Trump a strong approval, while about 45% of them strongly disapproved.
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Promises made and broken
Since stepping into office on January 20, Trump has declared war on global tariffs, withdrawn the US from the U.S. Agency For International Development (USAID), and made headlines with plans to annex Greenland, retake the Panama Canal, and make Canada the 51st state of the U.S. These decisions and plans have been the center of interesting discussions among both citizens and world leaders.
Demographic divisions
Trump's approval rating among women and Hispanic Americans has dropped significantly since March, particularly after he signed the executive order for anti-DEI programs. The poll showed that his approval ratings were at 36% among women and 28% among Hispanic Americans in March.
On the economy
Trump's approval ratings on economic issues have dropped since early March following the implementation of tariff plans. Concerns about stock markets and potential price hikes have affected the ratings. As per the poll, Trump's approval rating for handling inflation has dropped 9 points to 35%, and for tariffs, it has dropped by 4 points to 35%.
On foreign affairs
Trump's moves on international affairs were approved by 39% of respondents, while 60% disapproved.
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On immigration issues
Earlier this year, Trump outperformed his first-term high by 7 points when it comes to immigration. Currently, 45% of respondents approve of him, which is down by 6 points from March. However, 53% of the respondents have expressed confidence in his ability to handle immigration issues, still showing a decline from the 60% in December 2024.
On gender identity
Trump has only received positive ratings in his handling of issues regarding gender identity and trans people. The poll shows a 51% approval rating for his handling of the matter.
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In both his first and second terms in office, President Donald Trump's approval ratings have faced consistent criticisms. In his first term, polarizing policies such as the Muslim travel ban, aggressive immigration enforcement, and environmental regulation rollbacks, as well as the GOP's failure to repeal and replace Obamacare, contributed to low ratings. In his second term, concerns about economic stability and policy backlash following tariff crackdowns and deregulation measures have affected his ratings, as well as hyper-partisanship and execution concerns.
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- Despite a 41% approval rating, President Donald Trump's performance in his first 100 days of his second term faces widespread disapproval among Americans.
- This disapproval is significantly lower than his first-term rating of 45% in 2017, indicative of the persistent criticisms he faces in international politics.
- Trump's approval rating for his presidency has dropped by 4 points since March and 7 points since February, with 22% of respondents giving him a strong approval, while 45% strongly disapprove.
- Polarizing policies and concerns about economic stability in his second term have contributed to his declining approval ratings, fueling discussions about his presidency.
- With tariff plans causing concerns about stock markets and potential price hikes, Trump's approval rating for handling economic issues has dropped significantly.
- Similarly, his approval rating for handling inflation has dropped 9 points to 35%, and his rating for tariffs has dropped by 4 points to 35%.
- On foreign affairs, Trump has garnered 39% approval, the majority of which comes from his base, while 60% disapprove.
- Trump's moves on immigration have gained a 45% approval rating, down by 6 points from March, and his handling of issues regarding gender identity and trans people has earned him a 51% approval rating.
- Migration, war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation, crime-and-justice, and general-news have been key topics in the United States politics, with both President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris taking center stage in discussions on these subjects.
