The Emerson College Polling survey, published just in the context of the first 50 days of Trump’s second term, revealed that the president’s approval rating dropped from 49 percent to 47 percent.

Looking at it from the perspective of those who disapprove of the Republican president’s performance, the data showed that disapproval moved from 41 percent at the start of his presidential term on January 20 to 47 percent currently.

For Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling, the numbers are beginning to indicate that the “honeymoon phase” appears to be coming to an end.

“Voters largely support Trump’s immigration policy, but disapprove of his handling of the economy, believe tariffs will harm economic growth, and are skeptical of his cryptocurrency policy,” he added.

In a press release cited by local media, Kimball warned that the study’s results reflect “a deeply divided nation.”

A week ago, another opinion poll, conducted by the firm SSRS and published by CNN, revealed that 52 percent of Americans reject President Trump’s management, contrary to the 48 percent.

The divide is explained by the fact that Trump is very popular among Republicans, where he achieves a 90 percent approval rating, and very unpopular among Democrats, where 90 percent disapprove.

This was evident after his first address to the nation on March 4, when polls determined that a majority agreed with his speech, although that proportion was among those affiliated with or sympathizing with the Republican Party. Overall, Trump’s current support rating is higher than it was in February 2017, when he gave his first address to Congress (44 percent approval and 53 percent disapproval).

The 45th President ended his first term in the White House in January 2021 with a 62 percent disapproval rating and a 34 percent approval rating.

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