In a striking political development, former President Donald Trump’s approval rating after the first 100 days of his second term has plunged to the lowest level recorded in nearly 80 years. Historically, the 100-day mark is a crucial period for American presidents, offering an early glimpse into public sentiment and the trajectory of an administration. However, according to multiple reputable polls, Trump’s second-term start has been met with unprecedented disapproval, raising critical questions about his policies, leadership style, and future political influence.
Latest Polls Reveal a Historic Low
According to a joint poll conducted by ABC News, The Washington Post, and Ipsos Group between April 18 and 22, 2025 (surveying a random sample of 2,464 American adults), President Trump’s approval rating for the first 100 days of his second term stands at only 39% (sources: Xinhua News Agency, CCTV News).
This figure marks the lowest 100-day approval rating for any U.S. president in nearly 80 years of modern polling history. It also represents a 6-point drop from Trump’s approval rating in February this year and falls below the 42% he achieved at the same point during his first term in 2017 (sources: Sina News, Xinhua News).
Meanwhile, another poll released by CNN on April 27 shows Trump’s approval rating at 41% (source: Dahe Net). Together, these figures highlight a clear trend: President Trump’s second-term start has failed to gain broad public approval.
Widespread Public Concerns About Economic Policies
The polls reflect widespread anxiety among Americans regarding Trump’s current economic policies:
- 72% of respondents believe Trump’s economic strategies are likely to trigger a U.S. recession in the short term (sources: CCTV News, Dahe Net).
- 53% think the overall U.S. economy has worsened since Trump took office again (source: CCTV News).
- 41% say their personal financial situation has deteriorated under Trump’s leadership (source: CCTV News).
These results suggest that economic issues are a major contributor to the decline in Trump’s approval rating.
Political Controversies and Governance Performance Raise Doubts
Beyond the economy, Trump’s political actions and governance style are also under heavy scrutiny:
- Around 65% believe the Trump administration is attempting to bypass federal court orders (source: CCTV News).
- 64% feel Trump has been overly aggressive in expanding presidential powers (source: CCTV News).
- 62% say the Trump administration has failed to adequately respect the rule of law (source: CCTV News).
On specific issues ranging from immigration policy to federal management, a majority of respondents express disapproval of Trump’s actions (source: Dahe Net).
These concerns collectively contribute to the negative assessment of his administration’s performance.
Core Support Base: Stable but Not Without Worries
Despite poor overall approval numbers, Trump maintains relatively strong support among his core base:
- Among white men without a college degree, Trump’s approval rating remains at 54%, consistent with his lowest point during the first term (source: Sina News).
- This demographic shows significantly greater support for his immigration policies (46%) than for economic issues such as tariff policies (only 34%) (source: Sina News).
Interestingly, although 94% of those who voted for Trump in 2024 believe they made the right decision, the regret rate among Trump voters has risen to 6%, compared to just 2% during his first term (source: Sina News).
This indicates that while Trump’s base remains largely intact, there is a growing minority of early supporters beginning to express doubts.
Conclusion
In summary, the latest polling data clearly shows that Trump’s 100-day approval rating has fallen to a historic low, unseen in nearly 80 years.
Behind these numbers lie widespread public concerns over economic conditions and dissatisfaction with Trump’s political and governance style.
While Trump’s core support base shows resilience, the overall public sentiment toward the start of his second term remains largely pessimistic.
Whether Trump can reverse this trend with future governance efforts remains to be seen — and we will continue to monitor developments closely.
