Trump’s approval rating dips as controversial policies divide America
The percentage of Americans approving of President Donald Trump decreased from 47% to 45% over the week, according to the Ipsos poll published on Wednesday. This is a result of the initial decisions made by the American president.
According to the Ipsos poll published on Wednesday, support for Donald Trump fell from 47% to 45% within a week.
- While it does seem Trump is getting a honeymoon to some extent, his numbers are still not impressive by historical standards, said Kyle Kondik from the University of Virginia Center for Politics in an interview with Reuters.
In the first weeks of the previous term, Trump had 49% support, and he ended it with 34%, the agency recalls.
What are Americans most critical of?
Ipsos examined voters' attitudes towards Trump's decisions and announcements. The plans to restructure the federal administration are the most popular, supported by 61% of respondents. Meanwhile, 49% of Americans support the hiring freeze and the requirement to work from the office.
Plans to increase fossil fuel production are supported by 48% of Americans; however, responses vary based on party affiliation — while 76% of Republicans support them, 81% of Democrats oppose them.
Most Americans view some of Trump's foreign policy plans negatively, including, for example, changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico, which receives 25% support, and imposing tariffs on imports from Canada, which receives 37% support. The decision to pardon participants in the Capitol assault is supported by 34%, and the abolition of birthright citizenship by 36%.
