President Donald Trump has been busy in his first week-plus back in office, fulfilling campaign promises, issuing controversial pardons, and retaliating against political opponents. Polling shows that Trump is starting his second term with more backing from voters than he had at the start of his first term, but public opinion remains split on his actions. While some polls show optimism about his presidency, others show concern and worry.
In terms of key issues, Trump’s focus on immigration enforcement and pardons related to the Capitol riot has garnered mixed reactions from the public. The polls indicate that while there is support for deportations of undocumented immigrants with criminal records, there is less support for deporting those who have lived in the U.S. for an extended period without a criminal record. On foreign policy, most Americans align with Trump’s stance of focusing more on domestic issues than overseas problems.
There is also division on transgender issues, with differing opinions on societal accommodation for transgender individuals and banning transgender women from participating in women’s sports. However, there is more widespread support for banning minors from accessing hormone therapies used in transgender care.
Despite the initial support Trump has received, history shows that the honeymoon period for new presidents can be short-lived. Polling data from past administrations demonstrates how approval ratings can fluctuate over a president’s term, with Trump, Biden, Obama, Bush, and Clinton all experiencing fluctuations in public opinion.
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