Latest Approval Numbers Offer Insight Into Views on Trump’s Future Term
If you listen closely to President Donald Trump and his inner circle, you’d think his second term is already a case study in historic success. In rallies, interviews, and public remarks, Trump describes an America on a winning streak—tariff revenues rolling in, gas prices easing, and national strength surging. The message is unmistakable: under his leadership, the country is thriving, and the results, he says, are undeniable.
Yet Trump’s confident narrative has never existed without pushback. Supporters applaud his assertive style and rapid decision-making, while critics argue that his achievements are often framed through selective highlights rather than the full picture. Since returning to office last January, Trump has moved quickly to expand executive authority, energizing loyal backers while simultaneously intensifying opposition. The result is a political climate defined less by consensus and more by sharp contrast.
Key issues like immigration and foreign policy have once again taken center stage. Trump portrays himself as a force of stability on the world stage, but some of his proposals and remarks have sparked renewed debate and unease among critics. Domestically, his tough immigration approach continues to divide voters, and long-running political controversies tied to his name have not faded from public conversation. Together, these factors have made it difficult for many Americans to view the opening months of his second term as a clear turning point.
That division is reflected in recent polling. According to a survey from AP-NORC, public opinion remains largely unchanged. Roughly four in ten U.S. adults approve of Trump’s performance, while close to six in ten disapprove—a split that has held steady since the early days of his return to office. Similar patterns appear across major issues such as the economy, trade, immigration, and foreign relations, where approval remains in the high 30% range and disapproval stays above 60%.
