Recent polls reveals that Donald Trump has the lowest 100-day job approval rating of any U.S. president in the last 80 years, largely due to public dissatisfaction with his policies and economic concerns, including widespread fears of a recession. Despite this, Trump still enjoys more trust than Congressional Democrats when it comes to handling the nation’s major issues.
Currently, 39% of Americans approve of Trump’s performance as president, a 6% drop from February, while 55% disapprove. His previous lowest approval rating at this stage in his presidency was 42% in 2017. Public opinion on the economy is particularly damaging, with 72% of people believing his policies may trigger a recession, and 73% viewing the economy as in poor shape, worsening under his leadership.
Trump also faces widespread criticism on a variety of issues, including tariffs and federal court compliance, with majorities of Americans disapproving of his handling of the economy, stock market volatility, foreign relations, and the federal government. Opposition to his policies extends to specific proposals, with high disapproval rates for cuts to federal funding for medical research, changes to birthright citizenship, and the closure of the Department of Education.
However, there are signs of partisan loyalty, with 83% of Republicans still approving of his performance. On the other hand, 93% of Democrats and 60% of independents disapprove of his job in office. Trump’s approval rating remains low among certain demographic groups, including non-college-educated white men, a key part of his base, but he continues to hold firm support among those who voted for him in the past election.
While most Americans believe Trump’s administration is overstepping legal boundaries, majority still trust him more than Democrats in Congress to tackle the nation’s biggest issues. Public concern about his efforts to reduce the role of the federal government and his handling of foreign policy also stands out.
In summary, Trump’s 100-day approval is historically low, marked by economic frustration and significant concerns over his policies, yet he maintains substantial backing from his party and voters who supported him in the last election.
