Recent polls in the US show that President Donald Trump’s popularity has fallen below the levels observed after the January 6 events.
“Elchi” reports that, according to CNN poll averages, Trump’s public support has dropped to 35 percent, which has caused serious concern within the Republican Party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Analysts attribute this sharp decline in the first 15 months of Trump’s second term to his “unilateral governing style” and “harsh policies that far exceed expectations.”
Turning points in approval ratings
The decline in Trump’s popularity was accelerated not by a single event, but by a series of important decisions:
Pardon Decisions and Reduction of Pardon Decisions: Shortly after taking office, the broad pardons he granted to January 6 defendants and the severe cuts in public services by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, quickly ended the initial “honeymoon” period.
Tariff wars: The global trade war, which began with the “Freedom Day” decisions announced on April 2, initially received support, but caused public outcry as it increased the cost of living. During this period, Trump’s approval rating fell from 45% to 41%.
Minneapolis events: The killing of US citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents during immigration operations in January sparked public anger against the administration’s harsh tactics.
Iran war: The war with Iran, which began on February 28 and was described as a “mistake” by 61% of the population, reduced Trump’s support to approximately 35%.
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