Poll Shows Mixed Feelings About Trump’s Second Term
WASHINGTON — A recent survey indicates that many Americans, including a significant number of Republicans, are not fully on board with President Trump’s agenda during his second term. The poll reveals that Americans are almost twice as likely to feel Trump is focusing on the wrong issues rather than the right ones.
According to the findings, nearly 40% of Americans consider Trump’s performance in this term to be "terrible," and about 10% rate it as "poor." In contrast, around 30% say he has been "great" or "good," while nearly 20% believe his performance has been "average."
Most Americans weren’t surprised by the events of Trump’s initial months. Approximately 70% report that the early weeks have unfolded largely as they expected, with only 30% feeling Trump’s actions were unexpected. However, this doesn’t imply satisfaction with how things have gone.
Among Democrats, feelings are particularly negative, with about 75% believing Trump is addressing the wrong priorities and 70% rating his presidency as "terrible." This represents a noticeable increase in disapproval since he took office on January 20.
Republicans, while generally supportive of Trump, are somewhat uncertain about his focus. Around 70% think he has been at least a "good" president, but only half feel he has prioritized the right issues, with a quarter taking a neutral stance, and about 10% asserting his priorities are wrong.
Supporters like Tanner Bergstrom, a Republican from Minnesota, expressed appreciation for Trump’s commitment to his promises, even if they don’t always align with their views.
On the flip side, those surprised by Trump’s actions—mostly Democrats and independents—tend to view him much more negatively, showing more disappointment in his leadership.
Overall, around 40% of Americans approve of Trump’s presidency. One strong area for him is immigration, where 46% of U.S. adults approve of his handling. However, his approach to foreign policy and the economy faces more skepticism, with only about 40% approval ratings in those areas.
Interestingly, some Republicans are now expressing mixed feelings. The number of Republicans marking Trump as at least a "good" president has dipped by about 10 percentage points since January, with more indicating he could be "poor" or "terrible."
Stephanie Melnyk, a Republican from Tennessee, remains supportive overall but is critical of his foreign policy, especially regarding the Ukraine conflict.
Despite the criticism, many Republicans remain optimistic. Supporters praised efforts like the Department of Government Efficiency, initiated to reduce government spending. Matthew Spencer from Texas feels positively about Trump’s policies on border security and tariffs, indicating that even with some challenges, positive outcomes could emerge in the long run.
Democrats, on the other hand, seem to have a gloomier outlook on the economy compared to their expectations before Trump took office. Many believe he has overreached with his policies on deportations and tariffs.
In summary, while Trump maintains a solid base among Republicans, the overall sentiment about his presidency is mixed, with pockets of support and significant criticism remaining evident in public opinion.
