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Second Term, Same Controversy: Trump’s Approval Drops Amid Radical Orders
- Trump’s disapproval rating jumped after a wave of executive orders.
- A federal judge blocked his order to end birthright citizenship.
- Most Americans oppose his immigration policies and Gulf renaming.
Former President Donald Trump’s swift and aggressive rollout of executive orders in his second term has sparked a notable rise in public disapproval, signaling early resistance to his administration’s policies.
According to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, Trump’s disapproval rating has climbed five percentage points, rising from 39 percent on Inauguration Day to 46 percent within a week.
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While Trump’s approval rating dipped only slightly, from 47 percent to 45 percent, the sharp increase in disapproval suggests that his early policy moves are stirring significant controversy.
His executive orders on immigration, particularly his attempt to end birthright citizenship, have drawn legal challenges and widespread public opposition.
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. SAUL LOEB/Pool via REUTERS
A federal judge blocked the measure, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional,” while polls show that 59 percent of Americans oppose revoking birthright citizenship.
The political landscape surrounding Trump’s return to power presents a stark contrast to his predecessors.
Joe Biden entered office in 2021 with a 57 percent approval rating, which remained steady in his first few weeks.
Even Barack Obama, despite facing a financial crisis in 2009, enjoyed an initial approval rating of 68 percent.
Trump, on the other hand, began his second term with a historically low starting approval rate, a reflection of his divisive political approach.
Despite these numbers, Trump’s base appears largely unmoved. His continued popularity among core supporters may explain why his overall approval rating remains relatively stable, even as national disapproval rises.
This phenomenon mirrors his first term, where his approval rating saw brief spikes before settling into consistent polarization.
However, the rapid backlash to his policies, particularly on immigration and national identity, suggests that Trump could face increasing resistance as his term progresses.
Beyond immigration, Trump’s decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America has also sparked criticism. A surprising 70 percent of respondents opposed the move, viewing it as an unnecessary and politically motivated rebranding rather than a substantive policy initiative.
As Trump moves forward with his agenda, the early polling data suggests a presidency once again defined by sharp divisions. Whether his approval stabilizes or continues to erode will depend largely on how his policies unfold and how successful legal challenges to his executive orders prove to be.
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If history is any guide, Trump’s ability to defy conventional political norms remains his defining trait—one that will either fortify his support or deepen his opposition.
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