Politics: Trump’s Approval Soars in Recent Poll
Published 20 hours ago on January 24, 2025
By Mark Steffen
As President Donald Trump concludes his first week in office, his approval ratings among the American populace are reaching unprecedented levels, indicating that his aggressive campaign to implement conservative reforms within the federal bureaucracy is resonating positively.
President Trump asserts that he has secured a mandate from the electorate, having achieved 306 electoral votes and becoming the first Republican in two decades to win the popular vote. In the subsequent weeks, a significant majority of voters have expressed their approval of his management of the transition team and the nominations for key cabinet positions.
The initial poll conducted since his inauguration reveals sustained enthusiasm for Trump. According to Atlas Intel, 50.1% of Americans approve of the president’s performance, while 49.7% disapprove, with a mere 0.3% remaining neutral, highlighting the divisive nature of his second term among the populace.
Despite a decline from the 52% approval rating he held just five days prior to taking office, President Trump maintains a 6.4-point advantage over former President Joe Biden’s approval rating at the start of his term in 2021.
Key issues such as immigration, the economy, and competition with China remain at the forefront of voter concerns, providing Trump with a strategic advantage. Approval for his mass deportation plans has risen by 3 points to 51%, while support for his economic policies has also increased by 3 points to 50%. His commitment to imposing new tariffs on China has helped retain 50% of voter support in that area as well.
The swift implementation of the MAGA agenda commenced on President Trump’s first day, during which he issued over 100 executive orders aimed at reforming various facets of the federal government. Feedback from more than 1,800 U.S. adults surveyed indicates three significant successes for Trump: requiring federal employees to return to the office (52%), mandating a…
One executive order that may pose a political challenge for Trump is the proposal to eliminate birthright citizenship for the offspring of undocumented immigrants. Currently, only 38% of voters are in favor of abolishing the protections granted by the 14th Amendment, while 43% oppose such a measure. By enacting numerous executive orders within the first 24 hours of his administration, President Trump has effectively left his political adversaries momentarily speechless, hindering their capacity to unite against any specific order and to mobilize resources for opposition. Over ten of his directives pertain to illegal immigration, and with 51% of survey participants expressing approval for mass deportations, the Republican appears to be on firm ground.
Conversely, Democrats are sensing a shift in their political landscape. On Wednesday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act, which is now set to be presented to President Trump. This legislation aims to lower the criteria for the arrest and deportation of undocumented immigrants who have been charged with certain nonviolent offenses. Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-MA), who supported the bill, admitted that Democrats are finding it difficult to “alter the narrative” surrounding immigration amidst Trump’s ongoing successes.
“At some point, we must endeavor to reshape the narrative so that the public comprehends the existence of a legitimate immigration process that necessitates knowledge of who is entering the country,” Lynch stated.
