Mixed Public Response to Trump's Second Term: Approval Ratings and Policy Support

As of January 2025, public opinion regarding Donald Trump in the first poll of his new term shows a mixed response. While some polls indicate that Trump begins his second term in a stronger position than his first, others suggest he faces significant opposition.

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Approval Ratings: Trump's approval rating at the start of his second term is higher than it was in 2017, with some polls showing an approval rating of 53% among adults nationwide. However, he remains the only elected president with sub-50% initial approval ratings, with his latest disapproval rating at 48%.

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Executive Orders: Some of Trump's early executive orders have faced criticism. For instance, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found that some Americans disapprove of his decision to end birthright citizenship. Additionally, a majority of Americans oppose his decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
Support for Policies: There is also a division in support for his policies. While most Americans think increasing security at the U.S.-Mexico border should be at least a moderate priority, opinions on other issues like mass deportations and pardons for January 6th convictions are more split.

Overall, the public's response to Trump's new term is mixed, with significant portions of the population both supporting and opposing his actions and policies.