Trump’s approval rating drops amid power expansion concerns – Reuters/Ipsos Poll

Published 22/04/2025, 02:12
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Investing.com-- President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest point since his return to the White House, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released Tuesday..

The survey found that just 42% of Americans approve of his job performance, down from 43% earlier this month and 47% immediately after his January 20 inauguration.

The drop comes as Trump faces growing public concern over his attempts to consolidate power.

The poll, which surveyed 4,306 adults over six days, highlighted deep unease over his use of executive orders to expand influence over both government and private institutions, including universities and cultural landmarks.

Around 57% of respondents — including one-third of Republicans — opposed cutting funding to universities for political reasons, and 66% rejected presidential control over national cultural institutions like museums and theaters, according to the poll.

Additionally, 83% said the president must follow federal court rulings, a rebuke to Trump’s recent immigration actions that potentially violate a judge’s order. On nearly every policy issue, including inflation, immigration, and the rule of law, more Americans disapproved than approved of Trump’s handling.

The Reuters/Ipsos poll also found that 59% believe the U.S. is losing credibility internationally, and 75% oppose Trump running for a third term — a prospect he has floated despite constitutional limits.

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