Donald Trump’s approval ratings in his second term as president are notably lower than those of his predecessors and even his own first term. A recent Quinnipiac University poll shows only 38% of Americans approve of his performance, with 54% disapproving. His handling of key issues like the economy, immigration, and the Ukraine-Russia war has drawn criticism, with just 34% supporting his approach to the conflict. Polling analyst Tim Malloy noted Americans are dissatisfied with his administration’s handling of the ongoing war.

Compared to his first term, Trump’s current approval ratings are worse. After 100 days in office, only 39% approved of him, down from 42% in 2017. Analyst Steven Rattner highlighted that Trump’s ratings are the lowest of any president in the past 60 years, with his first term being the next worst. In contrast, Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan had significantly higher approval ratings at 69% and 73%, respectively. Trump’s unpopularity reflects growing public discontent with his policies and leadership style.