- President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have reached historic lows as he approaches the 100-day mark of his second term, according to a recent CNN poll conducted by SSRS. The survey, conducted from April 17–24, 2025, among 1,678 adults nationwide, reveals significant declines across various policy areas and demographic groups.
📉 Approval Ratings at 100 Days
- Overall Approval: Trump’s approval rating stands at 41%, marking the lowest for any U.S. president at this point in their term since polling began in 1953.
- Federal Government Management: Approval has dropped to 42%, a 6-point decrease since March.
- Appointments Confidence: Only 46% express confidence in Trump’s ability to appoint the best people to office, down 8 points since December.
- Foreign Affairs: Approval stands at 39%, with 60% disapproving of his approach, including a more conciliatory stance toward Russia and reductions in foreign aid programs.
- Immigration: Approval has declined to 45%, a 6-point drop from March, with confidence in his handling of the issue falling to 53% from 60% in December.
- Gender Identity Issues: This is the only area where Trump receives narrowly positive ratings, with 51% approving of his handling of matters related to gender identity and transgender individuals.
🗣️ Public Sentiment
A majority of Americans (57%) believe Trump’s approach to the presidency is unnecessarily putting the country at risk. The Daily Beast
Concerns about executive overreach are prominent, with 52% stating that Trump has gone too far in using presidential powers.
🧑🤝🧑 Demographic Insights
Trump’s support among independents has significantly eroded, with a net approval rating of -22 points.
Among younger voters and minority groups, approval ratings have also declined. For instance, approval among 18–34-year-olds has dropped to 41%, and among Black adults, it stands at 23%. CNN
🧾 Methodology
The CNN poll was conducted by SSRS using a combination of online and telephone interviews. The survey samples were drawn from a probability-based online panel and a registration-based sample, combined to ensure representation. Respondents were initially contacted by mail, phone, or email. The margin of sampling error for the full sample is ±2.9 percentage points.
These findings underscore the challenges President Trump faces as he navigates his second term, with declining approval across multiple fronts and growing public concern over his leadership and policy decisions.