Trump Approval Rating Declines Amid Controversial Executive Orders

Donald Trump's early presidency during his second term has faced significant backlash, with a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll indicating a drop in his approval rating to 45%, down from 47%. His disapproval rating has surged to 46%, reflecting growing dissatisfaction with several controversial executive orders, including efforts to rename the Gulf of Mexico and changes to birthright citizenship policies. A notable 59% of Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, while 70% disapprove of the Gulf name change. Additionally, Trump's actions aimed at limiting diversity hiring practices have met resistance, with 59% of respondents opposing these moves. While his immigration policies have garnered some support, overall public sentiment remains skeptical of his administration's direction. Analysts suggest that, despite a slight honeymoon period, Trump's approval ratings are historically low compared to his predecessors.