U.S. President Donald Trump is nearing his 100th day in office with his approval ratings sinking to a seven-decade low for new presidents, according to new polls. 🌎 A joint ABC/Washington Post/Ipsos survey found only 39% of Americans support his presidency—a 6% drop since February—while 55% disapprove of his leadership. 🔥
Economic Jitters & Tariff Tensions
About 72% of respondents fear Trump’s economic policies could trigger a recession, and 73% rated the economy as 'poor.' Over half said their personal finances have worsened since he took office. 🛑
Tariff Backlash
His tariff policies aren’t winning hearts either: 70%+ blame them for rising prices, and 64% oppose his trade strategies. Meanwhile, a separate CNN poll showed Trump’s approval at 41%—a 7% drop since late February.
Historic Comparison
Trump’s 'strong approval' rate (21%) trails far behind predecessors at this stage. With 44% 'strongly disapproving,' the divide reflects growing skepticism around his economic vision. 📉
Analysts point to market volatility and concerns over U.S. global relations as key factors. Will this trend hold? Stay tuned for updates. 🌐
Reference(s):
cgtn.com