More than half of Americans dissatisfied with Trump
According to the American news website The Hill, the latest Economist/YouGov poll, which surveyed 1,680 American citizens, found that 55% are dissatisfied with Trump’s leadership as President, while only 41% believe he is taking the right approach.
This level of dissatisfaction marks a significant increase compared to the poll conducted last week, reaching a new record high. In last week’s poll, 53% of respondents said they were unhappy with Trump's handling of his responsibilities.
It is worth noting that Trump began his second term with 49% approval and 43% disapproval.
Trump’s overall decline in popularity since taking office has largely been attributed to a decrease in support among Democrats and independents.
In a poll conducted in late January, Trump’s approval rating among Democrats stood at 12%. However, the latest figures show this has now dropped to just 3%.
This sharp decline in popularity is also evident among independents. At the start of Trump’s second term, 41% of independents expressed support for him, but that number has now fallen to 29%.
It should be noted that, unlike among Democrats and independents, Trump’s popularity within the Republican Party has not seen a significant decline.
The Hill added in its report that when Trump returned to power for a second term, 94% of Republicans expressed satisfaction with his performance. The latest poll shows this figure has only slightly decreased to 92%.