Public Opinion on Trump's Policies
A recent poll found that a majority of voters disapprove of many of Trump's policies, with his lowest 100-day job approval rating of any president in the past 80 years. Despite public pushback on his policies, Trump still beats the Democrats in Congress in terms of trust to handle the nation's main problems.
Key Points
- 39% approval rating, 55% disapproval rating
- 72% fear Trump's economic policies will cause a recession
- 73% say the economy is in bad shape
- 65% believe Trump's administration is trying to avoid complying with federal court orders
- 62% doubt the Trump administration's respect for the rule of law
Cons
- Lowest 100-day job approval rating of any president in the past 80 years
- Negative views on the economy and fear of a recession
- Majority disapproval on Trump's handling of various issues
- Concerns about Trump's administration not complying with federal court orders and expanding presidential powers
- Doubt about Trump administration's commitment to protecting citizens' rights and freedoms