{"id":39179,"date":"2026-01-23T18:23:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T18:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=39179"},"modified":"2026-01-23T18:23:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T18:23:36","slug":"new-polls-reveal-how-americans-really-feel-about-a-potential-second-trump-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=39179","title":{"rendered":"New Polls Reveal How Americans Really Feel About a Potential Second Trump Term"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"812\">Listen to any amount of talking done by Donald Trump and members of his administration, and you may come away under the impression that their success and popularity are without precedent.<\/p><div class=\"wfrzq69f75ca0ea182\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.wfrzq69f75ca0ea182 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.wfrzq69f75ca0ea182 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.wfrzq69f75ca0ea182 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.wfrzq69f75ca0ea182 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.wfrzq69f75ca0ea182 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"812\">In public addresses and social media posts, the president often claims that tariffs have brought in billions of dollars, that inflation and gas prices are at historic lows, and that his agenda is on track to make the United States stronger, healthier, and more prosperous.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"812\">\n<p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"1058\">But when you look at data from independent public opinion polls, a broader and more mixed picture emerges \u2014 one in which significant numbers of Americans do\u00a0<em data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"976\">not<\/em>\u00a0share the glowing view presented in official statements and political rhetoric.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"1058\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19945 lzl-cached lzl-ed\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-2168330769-2048x1365-1-600x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"496\" height=\"446\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-2168330769-2048x1365-1-600x540.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1120\"><strong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1120\">A Steady Approval Picture, But Far from Overwhelming<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1585\">According to a recent poll from the\u00a0<em data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1216\">Associated Press\u2013NORC Center for Public Affairs Research<\/em>\u00a0(AP\u2011NORC), roughly 4 in 10 U.S. adults approve of the job Donald Trump is doing as president one year into his second term.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1585\">That figure \u2014 about 40% \u2014 has remained relatively steady since March 2025, shortly after Trump retook office in January of that year. Meanwhile, approximately 59\u201360% of adults disapprove of his performance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1796\">This balance of approval and disapproval suggests that while Trump retains a solid base of support \u2014 especially among Republican voters \u2014 a majority of Americans remain critical of his presidency as a whole.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1847\"><strong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1847\">Approval on Key Issues Is Similarly Mixed<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"2048\">Diving deeper into specific policy areas, the same AP\u2011NORC poll shows that Trump\u2019s public support varies by issue, but typically shows\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2030\">more Americans disapproving than approving<\/strong>\u00a0of his actions:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2274\"><strong data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2064\">Economy:<\/strong>\u00a0Only about 37% approve of Trump\u2019s handling of the economy, while a clear majority disapproves. Concerns over the cost of living and inflation are central to these views.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2458\"><strong data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2293\">Immigration:<\/strong>\u00a0Trump\u2019s approach to immigration enforcement \u2014 once a hallmark of his political brand \u2014 has seen approval slip to around 38%.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2653\"><strong data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2480\">Foreign policy:<\/strong>\u00a0Similar patterns show roughly 37% approve of his handling of foreign relations, with most Americans dissatisfied with his direction.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2653\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19946 lzl-cached lzl-ed\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-2182880212-2048x1365-1-600x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"541\" height=\"487\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-2182880212-2048x1365-1-600x540.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2834\"><strong data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2676\">Trade &amp; tariffs:<\/strong>\u00a0Public opinion on Trump\u2019s handling of trade negotiations and tariffs also leans toward disapproval in multiple polls.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"3080\">Taken together, these figures indicate that\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2972\">a majority of Americans are evaluating Trump\u2019s performance negatively on the core issues<\/strong>\u00a0that have defined his political identity \u2014 including the economy, immigration, foreign policy, and trade.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3128\"><strong data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3128\">Trump\u2019s Rhetoric vs. Public Perception<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3343\">Trump\u2019s public messaging often emphasizes strength and success: economic growth, crackdown on immigration, and robust foreign policy actions. But the polling data show that\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3340\">many Americans remain unconvinced<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3619\">For example, even as the administration touts economic gains,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3488\">six in 10 adults say Trump has done more to hurt than help the cost of living<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 a stark contrast to assertions that economic conditions under his leadership are thriving.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3895\">Similarly, immigration \u2014 once among Trump\u2019s strongest issues according to earlier polls \u2014 has seen a notable decline in public approval, dropping from nearly half the public supporting his approach in early 2025 to far lower levels now.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"4043\">These trends illustrate a recurring theme:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3940\" data-end=\"4043\">Trump\u2019s messages about success are more contested among the public than his own statements suggest.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4045\" data-end=\"4089\"><strong data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4089\">Public Views of Priorities and Focus<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4396\">The AP\u2011NORC polling also highlights that a large share of Americans believe Trump is focusing on the \u201cwrong priorities.\u201d About half of U.S. adults see his national priorities as misplaced, compared with far fewer who think he is concentrating on the right priorities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4396\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19947 lzl-cached lzl-ed\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/download-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/download-10.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4398\" data-end=\"4632\">This perception of misaligned focus is significant because it extends beyond individual policy approval into broader judgments about leadership direction \u2014 whether Trump is addressing the issues most important to ordinary Americans.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4634\" data-end=\"4671\"><strong data-start=\"4638\" data-end=\"4671\">Comparisons to Previous Terms<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4673\" data-end=\"5134\">Public approval of Trump\u2019s performance in his second term appears largely consistent with the general levels of support he saw in his first administration, which were also historically low compared with other recent U.S. presidents.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4673\" data-end=\"5134\">Analysis of aggregated polling data shows that Trump\u2019s approval and disapproval mix today closely matches or even exceeds the disapproval levels seen at similar points during his first term.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5136\" data-end=\"5366\">In other words, although Trump continues to maintain a loyal following, particularly among Republican voters,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5246\" data-end=\"5314\">his overall public support remains polarized and often below 50%<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 a common threshold for broad popular consensus.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5368\" data-end=\"5418\"><strong data-start=\"5372\" data-end=\"5418\">Disapproval Across Demographics and Issues<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5420\" data-end=\"5857\">Polling has repeatedly shown that several demographic groups \u2014 including younger voters, many independents, and diverse racial and ethnic segments \u2014 tend to disapprove of Trump\u2019s performance more than they approve.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5420\" data-end=\"5857\">Recent analyses from multiple polls show particularly strong disapproval among Gen Z and younger Americans, with approval rates among these groups falling sharply over the past year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5420\" data-end=\"5857\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-19948 lzl-ing\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP26015064356266-600x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"540\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP26015064356266-600x540.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5859\" data-end=\"6128\">Meanwhile, a Wall Street Journal poll from January 2026 found Trump\u2019s overall approval at about 45%, with a majority disapproving of his performance and many voters expressing concerns over economic management and foreign policy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6130\" data-end=\"6373\">These figures underscore the fact that while Trump\u2019s approval may be strong within his core base \u2014 often upward of 90% among those who voted for him \u2014\u00a0<strong data-start=\"6281\" data-end=\"6371\">broader national opinion remains divided and, on balance, more negative than positive.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6375\" data-end=\"6415\"><strong data-start=\"6379\" data-end=\"6415\">Major Events and Public Reaction<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6417\" data-end=\"6567\">Several policy moves and international developments have influenced public perception over the past year \u2014 not always in expected ways. For example:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6571\" data-end=\"6842\"><strong data-start=\"6571\" data-end=\"6609\">Immigration enforcement operations<\/strong>\u00a0have drawn both support and sharp criticism from communities and political leaders alike, particularly when federal actions affected immigrant populations in places like Minnesota and Maine.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6845\" data-end=\"7033\"><strong data-start=\"6845\" data-end=\"6886\">Protests against immigration policies<\/strong>\u00a0have taken place in multiple cities, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction among segments of the public.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7036\" data-end=\"7258\"><strong data-start=\"7036\" data-end=\"7062\">Foreign policy actions<\/strong>, including controversial operations in Venezuela and diplomatic tensions related to Greenland, have sparked debate over Trump\u2019s international priorities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7260\" data-end=\"7431\">These events feed into public opinion trends because Americans are watching not just issue outcomes, but\u00a0<strong data-start=\"7365\" data-end=\"7431\">how leadership decisions affect domestic and global stability.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"7433\" data-end=\"7470\"><strong data-start=\"7437\" data-end=\"7470\">How Poll Data Are Interpreted<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7472\" data-end=\"7745\">Polling is a snapshot of public sentiment at a particular moment and can shift over time with events, economic changes, and political developments. Both AP\u2011NORC and other pollsters use representative sampling methods designed to reflect the broader U.S. adult population.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7472\" data-end=\"7745\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-19949 lzl-ing\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/VAVVROLFYRGWNDRTVBIVN2QVI4-600x427.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"427\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/VAVVROLFYRGWNDRTVBIVN2QVI4-600x427.avif\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7747\" data-end=\"7779\">Multiple polls currently show:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7782\" data-end=\"7839\"><strong data-start=\"7782\" data-end=\"7825\">Approval ratings hovering around 37\u201340%<\/strong>\u00a0nationally.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7842\" data-end=\"7890\"><strong data-start=\"7842\" data-end=\"7887\">Disapproval rates around 55\u201360% or higher<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7893\" data-end=\"8078\">Consistent patterns of partisanship, with Republicans largely approving of Trump\u2019s performance, but independents and many Democrats disapproving.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8080\" data-end=\"8309\">This alignment with broader polling averages suggests that current sentiment is not isolated to one poll or one methodology, but represents a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"8222\" data-end=\"8309\">consistent trend of mixed approval and notable disapproval across key policy areas.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"8311\" data-end=\"8348\"><strong data-start=\"8315\" data-end=\"8348\">The Political Landscape Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8350\" data-end=\"8644\">The persistence of relatively low approval ratings has implications beyond simple public perception. As the nation moves toward midterm elections and future political contests, how voters evaluate the presidency could influence congressional control, policy direction, and electoral strategies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8646\" data-end=\"8859\">Political analysts often highlight that incumbents with approval rates below 50% face challenges in mobilizing broad support \u2014 especially among swing voters \u2014 which can shape outcomes in closely contested races.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"8861\" data-end=\"8918\"><strong data-start=\"8865\" data-end=\"8918\">Conclusion: Beyond Rhetoric, What the Public Says<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8920\" data-end=\"9374\">Donald Trump\u2019s presidency continues to be polarizing. His supporters praise his assertive leadership, focus on immigration enforcement, and economic rhetoric.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8920\" data-end=\"9374\">But independent polling data \u2014 including multiple waves of AP\u2011NORC polls and additional surveys \u2014 indicate that\u00a0<strong data-start=\"9191\" data-end=\"9265\">a majority of Americans\u00a0<em data-start=\"9217\" data-end=\"9225\">do not<\/em>\u00a0approve of his handling of key issues<\/strong>, and many believe his priorities are misaligned with their concerns.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9376\" data-end=\"9671\">Rather than representing unqualified national unity behind Trump\u2019s claims of overwhelming success, the data paint a picture of deep division in public opinion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9376\" data-end=\"9671\">A significant segment of the U.S. population remains skeptical of his leadership, even as he retains a firm base of devoted supporters.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9673\" data-end=\"9925\">Regardless of political perspective, these trends underscore the complexity of U.S. public opinion \u2014 one in which national leaders may tout great success, but public sentiment is more varied, and often less optimistic, than official statements suggest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen to any amount of talking done by Donald Trump and members of his administration, and you may come away under the impression that their success and popularity are without precedent. 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