Particle.news
Download on the App Store
12 ARTICLES
·
2d ago

Poll Shows Majority of Americans Rate Trump’s Second Term Start as 'Poor' or 'Terrible'

New AP-NORC survey highlights sharp partisan divides, with Republicans largely supportive and Democrats overwhelmingly critical of Trump's priorities.

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he and first lady Melania Trump depart on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Washington. The President and first lady will be traveling to Rome and the Vatican to attend the funeral for Pope Francis. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters on Air Force One as he travels to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Rome. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Multiple polls this week show Donald Trump's approval rating sinking (Photo: Leah Millis/Reuters)
Image

Overview

  • 52% of Americans rate Trump’s first 100 days of his second term as 'poor' or 'terrible,' while 40% approve of his presidency overall.
  • Only about half of Republicans believe Trump has focused on the right priorities, though 8 in 10 Republicans approve of his overall performance.
  • Democrats are deeply critical, with 7 in 10 rating Trump as a 'terrible' president and three-quarters saying he is focused on the wrong issues.
  • Immigration is a relative strength for Trump, with 46% approval, but his handling of foreign policy, trade, and the economy lags at around 40%.
  • The AP-NORC poll, conducted April 17–21 with a ±3.9% margin of error, reflects growing dissatisfaction among some Republicans and entrenched partisan divides.