Overview

• A recent AP-NORC survey finds Trump’s approval rating has fallen to about 40%, with less than half of Americans endorsing his management of immigration, the economy and public spending.
• The administration’s threat to impose 20–40% reciprocal tariffs on Canada, Mexico and European allies remains in place despite partial deals reached with the UK, Vietnam, Indonesia and China.
• Hardline immigration measures including increased ICE funding, accelerated deportations and the rescission of Temporary Protected Status for several countries have drawn majority disapproval from U.S. adults.
• Discontent within his own base has surged as supporters demand the release of additional Jeffrey Epstein records and grand jury testimony after the Department of Justice withdrew earlier disclosure promises.
• Calls for NATO partners to boost defense spending from 2% to 5% of GDP continue to unsettle European governments and heighten transatlantic security tensions.