End of the honeymoon. Trump's ratings are the lowest in his second term

President Donald Trump's approval ratings have fallen to the lowest level in his second term, and Americans are increasingly critical of the economic situation and the conduct of the war with Iran, according to the latest NBC News Decision Desk poll. Two-thirds of respondents believe that the country is heading in the wrong direction.

The economy remains a key issue for 29 percent. respondents, ahead of threats to democracy (24%), health care (12%) and crime (10%). The greatest concerns are inflation and rising costs of living – indicated by 45 percent. respondents. As much as 68 percent negatively evaluates the president's actions in this area, and more than half express “strong disapproval”.

Compared to last summer, the overall percentage of negative assessments of economic policy increased by 7 percentage points. The decline in trust is also visible among the ruling party's electorate – among Republicans, support for the administration's anti-inflation measures dropped by 10 percentage points.

Four in 10 Americans say their financial situation is worse today than it was a year ago, with differences clearly running along party lines: 55 percent Democrats and 46 percent independents declare a deterioration, while 34 percent Republicans believe their situation has improved. Nearly two-thirds of respondents also point to rising gasoline prices as a problem, particularly acute for blue-collar workers and people with primary or secondary education.

Assessments of the president's actions in connection with the war with Iran remain stable despite the announcement of the ceasefire on April 7. About a third of respondents support them, with clear polarization: almost all Democrats and most independents oppose them, while 74 percent Republicans approve of them. 61 percent Americans oppose further military escalation, and among people under 30 years of age this percentage reaches 74%.

The poll also shows mixed assessments of immigration policy – 44 percent. respondents support it, which means a slight improvement compared to the beginning of the year, although the majority still remains critical. However, support for tightening electoral regulations is growing: three-quarters of respondents support a mandatory ID document when voting, and most of them also support the requirement to confirm citizenship.

Andrzej Dobrowolski from New York (PAP)

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