As President Donald Trump approaches the 100-day mark of his historic second term, a new Fox News survey paints a mixedand in some areas bleakpicture of public opinion surrounding his presidency.
Trump receives his highest approval rating on border security, with 55% of voters expressing approval, the only issue where he maintains a net positive. On immigration, approval hits a record high of 47%though still narrowly underwater. But on most other key issues, including the economy, inflation, and foreign policy, voters are expressing growing dissatisfaction.
Only 38% approve of Trumps handling of the economy, compared to 56% who disapprove. His lowest rating comes on inflation, with a meager 33% approval, while 59% disapprove, underscoring the persistent strain of high prices. Similarly weak ratings follow on issues like tariffs (33% approve), taxes (38%), and foreign policy (40%).
Overall job approval has dipped to 44%, down from 49% in March. That puts Trump behind where his predecessors stood at this point in their presidenciesJoe Biden (54%), Barack Obama (62%), and George W. Bush (63%). Its also slightly lower than Trumps own approval (45%) at the 100-day point during his first term in 2017.
Public sentiment remains largely pessimistic: 59% say they are unhappy with the direction of the country, down from 68% at the end of the Biden presidency, but still worse than at the beginning of Bidens term or Trumps first 100 days.
On the economic front, the mood is gloomy. 71% of voters rate the economy negatively, and 55% say conditions are worsening for their family, though both figures are slight improvements from December. A significant 22-point margin say Trumps policies are doing more harm than good for the economy.
While 82% of voters remain deeply concerned about inflation, that’s the lowest figure since September 2021down from a peak of 93% in July 2022. Other top concerns include political division (78%), healthcare (76%), government spending (73%), and a possible recession (72%).
The administration’s trade policy is also under fire. A record 55% say tariffs hurt the economy, and 72% believe they will increase consumer prices. Even among Republicans, over half agree.
On government reform, Trumps much-touted Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gets mixed reviews: 49% believe DOGE will make government more efficient, while fewer think it will lead to improved services (46%) or lower taxes (43%). Only 39% approve of Elon Musks leadership of DOGE, with 56% disapproving.
Voters also weigh in on constitutional issues. Amid legal pushback to Trumps executive policies, 58% say federal judges are acting within their authority, while 33% believe they are overstepping. Notably, two-thirds say the president cannot ignore court rulingsa sentiment that cuts across party lines.
Perhaps most striking is the shift in voter goodwill. While 62% say they want Trump to succeed, thats down sharply from 80% who expressed the same hope in 2017. Among Democrats and Independents, that figure has dropped more than 30 points.
Despite the controversies and declining numbers, 89% of Trumps 2024 voters say they are still satisfied with their choicethough that too is a drop from previous years. Overall, 85% of voters are satisfied with their vote, including 90% of Kamala Harris supporters.
Last but not least, one-third of voters believe divine intervention played a role in Trumps return to the White Househighlighting the belief among his core supporters that his presidency carries a higher purpose.
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