- Thursday, April 24, 2025
A Pew Research poll found that Trump’s job rating has dropped from 47 per cent in February to 40 per cent now
By: India Weekly
US president Donald Trump’s popularity has sunk since his return to power in January, with more Americans now doubting his ability to deal with the crucial issues of economy and immigration, as per different opinion polls after he completed three months in office.
The Trump administration has unleashed a slew of measures – from sweeping tariffs to immigration crackdowns – to deliver on what he considers an overwhelming mandate from US voters.
An Economist/YouGov survey found that Trump’s approval rating has dwindled, with 41 per cent of Americans now showing support compared with around 50 per cent in January.
Another poll, by Pew Research Center, found Trump’s job rating has dropped to 40 per cent on Thursday (24), from 47 per cent in February.
This is much lower than what his predecessor, Joe Biden, enjoyed (59 per cent) in April 2021.
Overall, Trump’s average approval rating of 45 per cent after completing three months in office has been below all other post-World War II presidents elected in the United States, Gallup said last week.
Results also show Americans losing confidence in Trump’s ability to handle key issues such as the economy.
Voters last year hoped the 78-year-old billionaire would uplift the economy, but his imposition of sweeping tariffs on trade partners this month has rattled global markets.
Some 54 per cent of Americans now feel the economy is getting worse, compared with 37 per cent in January, according to the Economist/YouGov poll.
Trump’s approval rating is notably lagging on the cost of living, a Reuters/Ipsos survey showed, with just 31 per cent of Americans approving of his performance on that issue.
Inflation was a hot topic in the November election, with Trump vowing to immediately lower prices as president.
He has seen a similar downward trend in immigration – another typically strong area for Trump, who has led a hardline deportation strategy targeting undocumented migrants.
The Economist/YouGov poll found that 45 per cent of Americans approve of how Trump is handling immigration, compared with 50 per cent two weeks ago.
Polls also show a drop in support among some key demographics that helped Trump return to power by picking him over Democratic election rival Kamala Harris.
They include Hispanic voters, whose approval score has dropped from 36 per cent in early February to 27 per cent, according to the Pew poll. (AFP)
