Trump's poll numbers are plummeting - popular politics or serious problems?

Trump's poll numbers are plummeting - popular politics or serious problems?

US President Donald Trump has been in office for two months and has brought about radical changes in the USA in this short time. According to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, 45 percent of Americans are satisfied with Trump's performance in the White House. This shows an improvement over his predecessor Joe Biden and is a sign that Trump has been able to increase his approval ratings despite an overall decline in his popularity recently. Approval ratings for Trump's asylum policy are also high, while his economic and foreign policy are viewed rather negatively. This poll, based on 1,030 Americans surveyed, shows that 76 percent of Republican voters support Trump's deportation policy, despite court orders opposing it. Among Democrats, only 8 percent support such a policy.

However, Trump also faces challenges. An Ipsos poll shows that within a month of taking office, the president's approval rating fell from over 50 percent to 45 percent, a drop of 13 percentage points. In other polls, such as the Quinnipiac poll and the Gallup poll, Trump is also losing support. The CNN poll shows 47 percent approval, while 52 percent are dissatisfied with his administration. Despite these declines, Trump's approval rating is higher than the highs of his first term.

Challenges and public perception

The changes in public perception are not without consequences. Republican pollster Frank Luntz sees positive agreement with Trump's direction, although the president's policies are viewed critically in many areas. For example, only 34 percent of respondents see the tariffs as positive, while 45 percent believe that Trump's migration policy is too broad. Additionally, 62 percent believe Trump hasn't done enough to lower prices, which affects people's expectations about the economy.

To address citizens' concerns, Trump plans to give a speech on March 4 to explain the situation regarding price cuts. However, there are voices in the political landscape that warn of a possible decline in Trump's approval rating. Democratic Representative Hakeem Jeffries says Trump's poll numbers are falling, particularly in the area of ​​economic management. Strategists like James Carville are even predicting a “massive collapse” for Trump within the next 30 days.

Comparison with Elon Musk and public protests

Interestingly, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has also struggled with declining approval ratings, now sitting at just 28 percent positive rating. This shows that public sentiment toward U.S. leaders is challenging. On the occasion of Presidents Day, there were nationwide demonstrations against Trump's political course and against Musk's efficiency ministry, reflecting the deeper societal tensions.

Current polls show that despite initial successes, Trump is facing serious problems. The developments are being watched closely by political analysts and the public as Trump tries to defend his policies and brace for future challenges. You can find more background information and details regarding the surveys and the political situation at oe24 and fr.de.