Trump Achieves Record Approval
1. A Turbulent Start
Trump’s second term opened with mass firings, rising egg prices,
market swings, and new tariff disputes, yet his approval stayed relatively steady.
In Congress, he described his presidency as a “swift and unrelenting” start.
2. Escalating Trade Moves
He imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum,
prompting Canada and European nations to answer with billions in retaliatory tariffs,
fueling fears of a growing trade war.
3. Approval Ratings
Gallup reports his second-term approval averaging 46%, compared with 41% in his first term,
with overall ratings fluctuating between 34% and 49%.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed 44% approval during his first month back in office, stronger than early Biden numbers.
4. Issue-by-Issue Support
Reuters found 47% approval for his immigration policy.
FiveThirtyEight places him at 47.7% approval, while a CNN/SSRS poll shows 45% approval and
only 39% support for his tariff policies.
