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Trump Faces Record-Low Approval Ratings at 100 Days into Second Term

Polls show deep dissatisfaction with Trump's economic policies, demographic support erosion, and controversial tariff measures, prompting his calls for investigations into pollsters.

President Donald Trump signs an executive order regarding education in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Washington, as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Education Secretary Linda McMahon watch. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Aides carry boxes of materials onto Air Force One on before President Donald Trump departs Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on February 28.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk to Marine One as they depart for Rome, Italy, to attend Pope Francis' funeral on April 25.

Overview

  • Multiple independent polls confirm that President Trump's approval rating, at 39%, is the lowest for any president at the 100-day mark in 80 years.
  • Trump's economic approval rating has dropped to 37%, reflecting widespread discontent over his tariff policies and concerns about a potential recession.
  • Support has declined significantly across key demographic groups, with approval at 27% among Hispanics, 14% among Black voters, and 29% among Asian Americans.
  • Trump has publicly denounced pollsters as fraudulent and demanded criminal investigations, including targeting Fox News for its critical polling data.
  • Analysts attribute the polling collapse to self-inflicted policy decisions, including aggressive tariffs and sweeping government cuts, which have polarized public opinion.