Trump's Approval Drops to Second-Term Low: Polls Signal Waning Support
Trump's Approval Hits Second-Term Low
President Donald Trump's net approval rating has plummeted to -15.0, marking his lowest point in his second term. His job approval stands at just 40.5 percent, according to recent polling data. This represents a significant decline from earlier in his administration and places him below his own first-term approval ratings.
Americans Reject Key Policies
Support for Trump's policy agenda has eroded substantially among the American public. Only 27 percent of Americans now support all or most of his policies and plans, down from 35 percent when he took office. This decline reflects growing skepticism about his major campaign promises and their implementation.
Confidence Continues Declining
Americans express diminishing confidence in Trump across multiple dimensions of presidential leadership. More than half now believe he will be an unsuccessful president long-term, while confidence in his ethical conduct has dropped significantly, particularly among Republicans. The erosion of support demonstrates deepening concerns about his administration's direction and effectiveness.
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Donald Trump
Donald John Trump, born June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, is an American businessman, media personality, and politician. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School in 1968 with a degree in economics. In 1971, he took over his family’s real estate business, renaming it the Trump Organization, through which he expanded into building and managing skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, and golf courses. Trump gained widespread fame as the host of the reality TV show *The Apprentice* from 2004 to 2015, which helped establish his public persona as a successful entrepreneur. Trump entered politics as a Republican and was elected the 45th president of the United States, serving from 2017 to 2021. His presidency was marked by significant policy actions including tax cuts, deregulation, the appointment of three Supreme Court justices, renegotiation of trade agreements (notably replacing NAFTA with the USMCA), and a focus on immigration control including border wall expansion. He withdrew the U.S. from international agreements such as the Paris Climate Accord and the Iran nuclear deal, and engaged in a trade war with China. His administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was criticized for downplaying the virus’s severity. Trump was impeached twice by the House of Representatives—first in 2019 for abuse of power and obstruction, and again in 2021 for incitement of insurrection—but was acquitted by the Senate both times. After losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden, Trump challenged the results, culminating in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. He remains a central figure in American politics, having won the 2024 presidential election and returned as the 47th president in 2025, continuing to promote policies aimed at economic growth, border security, and military strength[1][2][3][4].
