President Trump’s second term has achieved what many thought impossible – record approval ratings alongside record disapproval on key issues. The latest polling paints a picture of an electorate both energized and conflicted, with historic optimism about America’s direction coexisting with significant policy concerns.
While 56% of Americans applaud strengthened border security and 47% support reduced government spending, the administration faces headwinds on economic matters. The 54% disapproval rating on economic management – Trump’s lowest in this category – follows controversial tariff decisions and market turbulence that have left many voters uneasy.
Yet there’s undeniable momentum in foreign affairs, where the president’s NATO approach and Ukraine strategy are winning converts. This complex polling landscape suggests Trump has successfully capitalized on his signature issues while struggling to translate that success to economic policy, creating an unusual dynamic where overall approval rises despite substantive policy disagreements.
