Trump's Polling Slide After 100 Days: What Voters Really Think
Support Rating: The Current Public Support for Donald Trump in His Second Term at the 100-day Mark
White House's number two press dude, Harrison Fields, filles us in on the latest scoop about President Donald Trump's political standing. Things have been hot on the Trump front with the President's ongoing tiff with China over tariffs, the potential for peace in the Russia-Ukraine war, and his new AI-focused executive order.
Donnie boy is apparently pretty pleased with his job performance in his second White House stint. He told reporters that "we're doing really well." With only 100 days under his belt in his second tour, he predicted the nation will be stronger than ever.
Trump's been wielding his executive powers like a boss, making big changes and cutting federal jobs like nobody's business. Over 130 executive orders have been signed since he returned to office on Jan 20, 2025.
However, it seems like the people don't share the Prez's optimism. According to recent polls, Trump's public approval sits at around 44%, with a majority of Americans disapproving.
The most recent poll by our website, conducted April 18-21, reported a 44% approval and 55% disapproval. Other surveys from ABC News/Washington Post, New York Times/Siena College, CNN, Reuters/Ipsos, Pew Research, and AP/NORC, have Trump's approval ratings in the 39%-57% range.
Despite the negative numbers, most polls suggest that Trump's approval rating has dropped from his start in his second term. However, it's still not too far off from where he stood 100 days into his first term in 2017—a mere 45% approval.
So, how does Trump stack up against other Presidents? Polling shows that Kennedy and Eisenhower had the highest first-quarter approval ratings, with both breaking the 70% mark. Carter, Obama, Reagan, Bush (both), Clinton, and, unfortunately for Trump, himself held approval ratings between 55% and 69%.
Trump is the only President to post sub-50% approvals in their first quarter[1][3][4].
However, a strong start doesn't guarantee a successful presidency. For example, Carter's poll numbers dipped below water just two years into his presidency, eventually leading to his defeat in the 1980 election[1].
Most recently, President Joe Biden started his first term with a 54% approval rating. But, over the course of his presidency, his numbers dropped into negative territory in the late summer and fall of 2021, amid widespread criticism of his handling of issues like the U.S. exit from Afghanistan and skyrocketing inflation[1].
It seems that, once again, the President's popularity relies heavily on partisan lines. Nearly nine-in-ten Republicans approve of Trump, while nearly three-quarters of Independents and virtually all Democrats disapprove.
References
- Trump's Poll Position Dips to Lowest-Ever 100-Day Approval Rating
- Donald Trump's approval rating: It's always been low
- Poll: Trump hurts economy and international standing
- Trump's Approval Rating at 39%, Lowest for a New President in Modern History
- The economy, politics, and Trump's approval rating continue to be noted subjects of general news.
- The Trump administration's ongoing tiff with China over tariffs, potential peace in the Russia-Ukraine war, and the new AI-focused executive order have been hovering in the headlines.
- Donald Trump, in his interview, expressed his satisfaction with his job performance, claiming that "we're doing really well."
- Despite Trump's optimism, his public approval rating has been resoundingly lower, with polls placing it around 44%.
- The average approval rating, according to various surveys, ranges from 39% to 57%, suggesting a decrease from his start in the second term.
- Interestingly, even at 100 days into his second term, Trump's approval rating is not far off from where he stood in his first term—a mere 45% approval.
- Compared to other Presidents, Trump is one of the few to post sub-50% approvals in their first quarter.
- Kennedy and Eisenhower, on the other hand, had the highest first-quarter approval ratings, with both breaking the 70% mark.
- A strong start doesn't guarantee a successful presidency, as examples like Carter, whose poll numbers dipped below water just two years into his presidency, demonstrate.
- Recently, President Joe Biden started his first term with a 54% approval rating, but his numbers dropped into negative territory in the late summer and fall of 2021.
- The President's popularity appears to heavily rely on partisan lines, with nearly nine-in-ten Republicans approving of Trump, while virtually all Democrats disapprove.
- Independent voters, however, seem to have a more varied opinion, with about three-quarters disapproving of Trump.
- Education-and-self-development , personal-growth , and mindfulness might be areas where the current administration could focus on to improve its image and win over more independent votes.
- War-and-conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine war, remain ongoing, and policy-and-legislation surrounding these issues could significantly impact Trump's approval rating.
- Job-search, crime-and-justice, and accidents, including car-accidents, fires, and other accidents, are all issues that affect the average citizen and could be influenced by policy-and-legislation.
- Productivity within career-development could also be affected by the current economic climate, and skills-training programs could help boost both.
- Meanwhile, sports like football, soccer, American football, European leagues such as the Premier League, Serie A, and LaLiga, as well as the Champions League, can consume the nation's attention and provide a temporary break from political concerns.
- In football, for instance, the NFL is currently in its season, with teams like the champions-league-winning Manchester City FC, football powerhouses like Real Madrid and Barcelona, and American teams like the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers vying for victories.
