Support for Donald Trump is systematically shrinking. “Historically low quotations”

The latest survey conducted by the New York Times and Siena College shows that the support of Americans for Donald Trump is systematically shrinking. Currently, the approval for the president is 42 percent, while dissatisfaction expresses as much as 54 percent. respondents.

“These quotations are historically low for such an early stage of the term, although they reflect the general unpopularity of the president, which, however, did not prevent him from gaining key states in last year's elections” – notes the Friday New York Times.

The daily emphasizes that trust in the Republican in economic matters was one of the pillars of his election victory in 2024. A year ago, in the Times/Siena survey, as much as 64 percent voters positively assessed his earlier economic policy. Currently, this percentage has dropped to just 43 percent, and 55 percent respondents are disapproving. In response to another question, 50 percent respondents believe that the economy has deteriorated since Trump took office, and only 21 percent. He sees improvement.

Trade relations with other countries have gained recognition of 42 percent. respondents, and 53 percent issued a negative rating. As much as 68 percent. The participants of the survey are of the opinion that the country derives the greatest benefits from alliances and trade, while only 24 percent. He believes that they are harming the USA. 61 percent respondents, including 33 percent Republicans, he believes that the president should not be able to impose duties without the consent of the congress.

Trump's foreign policy, associated with international conflicts, meets the approval of 40 percent. respondents, and 54 percent expresses an objection. In terms of his actions in connection with Russia's war with Ukraine, 35 percent supports his efforts, and 56 percent is opposite.

Americans are also divided in the presidential immigration policy. Support for her is expressed by 47 percent respondents, and opposition – 51 percent, although, as the newspaper notes, the majority of society is in favor of deportations. However, in the case of deportations of legal immigrants protesting against Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip, 63 percent respondents are against such activities, and only 17 percent. He supports them.

Total 54 percent voters believe that the changes introduced by Trump in the political and economic system of the country “have gone too far”. Among the independent voters, this percentage is as much as 63 percent.

50 percent respondents estimate that the shock that the president introduced into the political and economic system of the country was a “bad thing”, and only 36 percent. defines these changes as positive.

“One of the most disturbing issues for President Trump is the percentage of voters who feel injured by his policy. Twice more people say that his actions hurt them than helped. It is a reversal of the situation from last autumn, when many voters from various demographic groups perceived the president's policy in the first term” – emphasizes New York Times.

From New York Andrzej Dobrowolski (PAP)

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