Trump suffers big blow, becomes first US president to get lowest 100-day approval rating in 80 years
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The president's signature policy in his first 100 days—introduction of large new tariffs—is unpopular with many Americans, including nearly half of Republicans who think it will harm the U.S. economy in the near term. It then is not surprising that the president's popularity has dipped to the low levels shown in recent polls."
Heath Brown, an associate professor of public policy at City University of New York, previously told Newsweek
Trump hasn't earned himself many supporters with his handling of the tariff situation. It's not only the policy that seems to irk voters, but also the apparent lack of strategy, the impulsive decision-making, and the inconsistent messaging from the White House."
Thomas Gift, an associate professor of political science and director of the Centre on U.S. Politics at University College London, previously told Newsweek
When you see the car start careening toward the cliff, you've gotta say something. And what I've seen in less than 100 days is terrible damage to America's credibility and trust with our friends and allies, and terrible damage to America's appeal in terms of our political system, our markets and innovation."
Jake Sullivan, who served as Biden's national security adviser, when asked about the Trump administration on Sunday on ABC News' This Week
Thank you to my wonderful friends in Michigan's Republican Delegation, and the many other incredible Republicans in Congress, who want to travel with me to celebrate our Historic First 100 Days on Tuesday. It is going be a TREMENDOUS day. I wish everyone could come with me..."
President Donald Trump on Truth Social on Sunday, referencing his planned rally in Michigan on TuesdayWe will unleash Economic Prosperity, and accelerate into the Golden Age of America."
The president addedThese numbers are just horrible, there’s no way to sugarcoat it.”
CNN’s chief data analyst, Harry Enten, was blunt in his analysis
He has broken his own record for being the worst, the American people do not like what they are seeing at this point from Donald John Trump.”
As CNN’s Enten notes