Trump's Decreasing Approval Ratings: Chaos or Economic Performance?
- By Jan Christoph Wiechmann
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Increasing Disapproval Towards Trump Isn't Deterring Voters from Ballot Boxes Despite Chaos - Voter apprehensions regarding chaos remain, despite a decline in Trump's popularity.
Donald Trump, the president who loves a good number game, is faced with a figure that's giving him pause—his approval rating is presently at 40%. Since the '40s after his first 100 days, no incumbent has seen such a pitiful position, according to ABC network statistics.
Trump's popularity has never breached the 50% mark in the past eight years. He clinched the presidency mainly because Biden and Harris were less popular than him. However, the nitty-gritty matters. A New York Times poll reveals that his approval for his immigration policies still stands tall at an impressive 47%. Yet, a clear majority opposes the illegal deportation of migrants to prisons in El Salvador. Trump abides by his own drumbeat, unbothered by this dissent. He's got a year and a half until the midterm elections, and he ain't budging from his agenda.
Is a Recession Just Around the Corner?
More concerning for Trump, who's all about making America "great" again, is the fact that only 21% of the public believes the economy has prospered under his leadership. Trump had guaranteed low prices from day one and swore by that promise to win the elections. If prices continue to rise, voters may well demand a refund. Especially if Trump's tariffs are the perpetrators. The impending recession looming ahead, both economists and citizens concur, will be a Trump recession.
Trump reshuffles his cabinet after 100 days, and that doesn't seem to harm him. Few Americans recognize the ousted National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. Most attribute the turmoil to Trump anyway. Over half describe his initial term as chaotic, and 59% consider it scary.
Americans, unsurprisingly, will judge Trump on whether they have more cash in their pockets, stock prices surge, and the US exits wars. They're also keeping a close eye on the independent judiciary. A paltry 6% endorses Trump's audacious notion of ignoring court rulings. He might fancy himself a king or even the pope, as evidenced in a photo he recently shared—but not even his die-hard fans support the divine aspirations.
Enrichment Data:
- Factors Contributing to Declining Popularity: Trump's declining support stems from various factors, such as policy disapproval (especially economic and trade policies) and concerns regarding economic conditions and upcoming recession. Additionally, news consumption patterns have seen a change, leading to reduced support for Trump.
- Economic Policy Impact on Voter Sentiment: Trump's economic policies have been met with mixed reactions. While some voters feel that their personal finances have deteriorated, Trump still maintains higher trust levels than Democrats in Congress when it comes to handling national problems. Nonetheless, fear of a recession is prevalent among the public.
- Despite the US President Donald Trump's strong stance on various policies, especially immigration, his approval rating remains at 40%, according to ABC network statistics.
- The New York Times poll shows that Trump's approval for his immigration policies is at 47%, but a majority of Americans oppose the illegal deportation of migrants to prisons in El Salvador.
- Trump's economic policies, such as tariffs, have raised concerns, with only 21% of the public believing the economy has prospered under his leadership.
- Americans tend to judge Trump based on their personal finances, stock prices, the US exiting wars, the independent judiciary, and the reduction of crime and justice issues.
- Few Americans recognize the ousted National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, yet they attribute much of the political turmoil to Trump himself.
- While Trump might aspire to be seen as a king or the pope, only 6% of Americans endorse his audacious notion of ignoring court rulings, and even his die-hard fans do not support his divine aspirations.
