Trump's Approval Rating Declines After 50 Days in Office

Economic concerns and tariff policies weigh on public perception as approval drops below 50 percent.

President Donald Trump's approval rating stands at 47 percent, with 45 percent disapproving, marking a decline from his initial 49 percent approval at the start of his second term.
Economic performance is a key factor in the decline, with 48 percent of voters disapproving of Trump's handling of the economy and only 37 percent approving.
Recent shifts in tariff policies and concerns about a potential recession have contributed to market instability, including a significant 890-point drop in the Dow Jones.
Trump's strongest approval ratings are for his handling of immigration policy, with 48 percent approving and 40 percent disapproving.
Polls indicate a divided nation, with 51 percent of respondents viewing Trump's second term as more successful than expected, while 49 percent see it as a failure.