Overview
- President Trump's approval ratings have fallen to their lowest levels in 80 years, driven by public rejection of his sweeping second-term agenda.
- Key sources of discontent include his tariffs, inflationary economic policies, and perceived defiance of constitutional norms and the rule of law.
- Critics warn of growing authoritarian tendencies as Trump increasingly relies on executive orders to consolidate power, issuing over 140 in his first 100 days.
- Analysts predict imminent street protests and potential constitutional confrontations, including possible defiance of Supreme Court orders.
- Trump's hardline stances on immigration and attacks on democratic institutions have intensified backlash, raising fears of further erosion of democratic norms.