{"id":39563,"date":"2026-01-21T22:38:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T22:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ternalnews.info\/?p=39563"},"modified":"2026-01-21T22:38:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T22:38:08","slug":"new-approval-ratings-shed-light-on-how-americans-truly-view-trumps-second-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ternalnews.info\/?p=39563","title":{"rendered":"New approval ratings shed light on how Americans truly view Trump\u2019s second term"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"172\">A Busy Second Term, But Public Support Lags<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"305\">Donald Trump has launched an energetic second term. However, new polling suggests he is struggling to win over the American public.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\">\n<div id=\"weverydaystories.com_responsive_1\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23207117756\/weverydaystories.com\/weverydaystories.com_responsive_1_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"426\">More than a year has passed since Trump returned to the White House. Since then, his presidency has rarely slowed down.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"470\">Swift Changes After Returning to Office<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"678\">Upon reentering the Oval Office, the 79-year-old president moved quickly. He pushed changes across several fronts. These included immigration policy, global trade, and even the White House\u2019s interior d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"782\">At the same time, Trump has repeatedly claimed he is working to prevent wars and save lives worldwide.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"823\">Foreign Policy Sparks Global Tension<\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\"><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"1078\">Despite those claims, Trump has also issued military threats. These have involved countries such as Iran, Mexico, and Venezuela. Most controversially, he has floated action involving Greenland\u2014a self-governing territory owned by Denmark and a NATO ally.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\">\n<div id=\"weverydaystories.com_responsive_1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1217\">As a result, European leaders have pushed back. They have criticized Trump for repeatedly insisting that the U.S. should annex Greenland.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1361\">The Trump administration argues the move is strategic. Officials say the U.S. must act to keep the region out of Chinese or Russian influence.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1406\">Immigration Crackdowns Divide the Nation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\"><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1571\">Meanwhile, immigration remains a flashpoint. Trump has faced sharp criticism over what opponents describe as heavy-handed ICE operations in communities nationwide.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\">\n<div id=\"weverydaystories.com_responsive_1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1683\">Still, supporters defend the approach. They argue the president is simply delivering on his campaign promises.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1727\">Poll Numbers Reflect Growing Discontent<\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\"><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1812\">These controversies appear to be reflected in the latest AP-NORC poll from January.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"2000\">According to the survey, about four in ten U.S. adults approve of Trump\u2019s job performance so far. That number has remained largely unchanged since March 2025, when he returned to office.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2024\">As of January 8, 2026:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2130\">\n<li data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2080\">\n<p data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2080\"><strong data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2034\">59%<\/strong>\u00a0of adults disapprove of Trump\u2019s performance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2130\">\n<p data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2130\"><strong data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2090\">40%<\/strong>\u00a0approve of how he is handling the job<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2163\">Approval Slips on Key Issues<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2233\">The poll also shows broad dissatisfaction across major policy areas:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2436\">\n<li data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2279\">\n<p data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2279\"><strong data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2249\">Economy:<\/strong>\u00a037% approve, 62% disapprove<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2328\">\n<p data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2328\"><strong data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2298\">Immigration:<\/strong>\u00a038% approve, 61% disapprove<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2380\">\n<p data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2380\"><strong data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2350\">Foreign policy:<\/strong>\u00a037% approve, 61% disapprove<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2436\">\n<p data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2436\"><strong data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2406\">Trade negotiations:<\/strong>\u00a037% approve, 61% disapprove<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2534\">Overall, the data suggests the president faces steep challenges on issues central to his agenda.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2570\">Understanding the Poll\u2019s Limits<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2762\">Finally, the poll included a reminder about uncertainty. All surveys carry a margin of error. Subgroups\u2014such as younger or older adults\u2014often have larger margins than the general population.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2882\">Even so, the results offer a clear snapshot: Trump\u2019s second term remains active, controversial, and deeply polarizing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Busy Second Term, But Public Support Lags Donald Trump has launched an energetic second term. 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