Trump’s approval rating drops sharply after a year in power - The Times
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US President Donald Trump, after his first year in power, is rapidly losing political supporters and his electorate. Although this is influenced by some reckless decisions made by him and his administration, there are aspects in which he has managed to fulfill his campaign promises, according to analysis from The Times.
Sociologists note that the first year of his second presidential term has been marked by radical changes and international turmoil. Despite numerous promises to stop conflicts, White House policy has led to new wars and economic instability.
Trump's foreign policy has been the biggest surprise for his supporters. During the campaign, he promised to avoid foreign interventions. He assured that America First meant no new wars.
In his inaugural address, Trump stated:
"I will measure success not only by the battles we win but also by the wars that we end — and perhaps most importantly, the wars we never get into."
After the operation in Venezuela, the blockade of Cuba, and the war in Iran that triggered an oil crisis, YouGov polls show that voters are demanding that the president focus on the domestic economy rather than protracted military action.
In principle, Trump has so far managed to keep inflation at a stable 3%, whereas under Joe Biden, inflation reached 9%. However, trust in the president's economic steps is rapidly declining due to tariff chaos, sociologists note.
According to Gallup, at a comparable stage, Barack Obama and Joe Biden had much higher personal approval ratings. Trump's honeymoon period with voters has officially ended.
Trump promised to turn the US into the crypto capital of the planet. The White House even began creating a state cryptocurrency reserve. However, the market reacted unpredictably — at the beginning of 2026, a sharp crash occurred, again due to US military actions.
The one thing Trump truly succeeded in was fulfilling his promise to combat illegal immigration. The net inflow of undocumented immigrants has turned negative. However, this was accompanied by tragedies. Fatal shootings of Americans by immigration agents were reported, sparking a wave of protests.
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