Trump's presidency faces criticism: Half of Americans disapprove
The latest AP-NORC survey reveals that 50% of Americans have a negative view of Donald Trump's actions. The current President of the United States is particularly criticised for his immigration and tariff policies.
What do you need to know?
- Negative Assessment of the Presidency: According to the AP-NORC survey, 50% of Americans critically assess Donald Trump's actions in his second term.
- Party Division: 70% of Republicans consider Trump to be at least a "good" president, while 70% of Democrats rate him as "terrible."
- Immigration and Tariff Policies: Trump's actions in these areas are especially criticised.
What are the main criticisms of Trump?
According to the AP-NORC survey, 50% of Americans negatively assess Donald Trump's presidency. Among critics, 40% describe him as "awful," and 10% as a "weak" president. On the other hand, 30% of respondents express a positive opinion, calling him "great" or "good." 20% rate him as "average."
Does Trump's policy meet Americans' expectations?
70% of Americans say that the first 100 days of Trump's presidency met their expectations, though for 30% they were a surprise. Among Democrats, nearly three-quarters believe Trump is focusing on the wrong issues, and 70% rate him as "terrible." This represents an increase in negative assessments by 10% compared to the period before the inauguration.
What are the opinions among Republicans?
From the perspective of 70% of Republicans, Trump is at least a "good" president. However, only half of them think he is choosing the right goals. Nearly 10% of supporters in this group admit that Trump is mostly focusing on the wrong priorities. The new U.S. administration's immigration policy has gained 46% support, while foreign policy, trade negotiations, and the economy received support at around 40%.
