Reviews from Americans on President Donald Trump’s second term are mixed to negative, and 57 percent say he has exceeded his authority since taking office.
Trump’s mass deportation effort was the only one of eight policies in a Washington Post-Ipsos poll that the majority of Americans said they approve of.
Previous polling showed that the economy was the most important issue to voters in the 2024 election—with many casting their ballots for Trump, who was inaugurated last month, hoping he would fulfill his pledge to curb inflation while revitalizing U.S. trade and industry.
Another Gallup report showed Trump’s job approval on the economy at 42%, though there were stark partisan differences in that survey. Ninety percent of Republicans in the Gallup poll approved of Trump’s handling of the economy, compared to 31% of independents and just 5% of Democrats.
President Donald Trump came into office claiming a sweeping and historic mandate, but that was always oversold.
As Canada braces for damaging U.S. tariffs, Canadians are split on who they think would be the best leader to take on President Donald Trump, new polling shows.
Canada's ruling Liberals, who a few weeks ago looked certain to lose an election this year, are mounting a major comeback amid the threat of U.S. tariffs and are tied with their rival Conservatives, according to three new polls.