Tuesday, May 6, 2025

At 100 Days Trump’s Approval Craters. Political Gravity Reasserts Itself.

Trump in the White HousePresident Trump signs a series of executive orders at the White House on Jan. 20. Photo: Jabin Botsford /The Washington Post via Getty Images

Donald Trump began his presidency with extreme optimism based on having won a second term in spite of Democrats and the liberal establishments’ best efforts. After winning the popular vote and starting with a higher polling approval than the first term, he and his team appeared to believe they could defy political gravity.

His plan of “Shock & Awe,” rushed to create unstoppable momentum. Unfortunately for President Trump, at the 100-day mark political gravity has kicked in; the headlines from the latest polls are terrible.

  • CNN Poll: Trump’s approval at 100 days lower than any president in at least seven decades (43% approve / 57% disapprove). CNN 4/27/25
  • President’s approval rating sinks as Americans criticize his major policies, polls find (39% approve / 55% disapprove). Washington Post 4/27/25
  • Trump’s approval rating has been falling steadily, polling average shows (42% approve / 54% disapprove). New York Times 4/26/25

The Buzz’s National Dashboard has been tracking his approval, which went negative on March 14 and now is 7 points down in the RCP average.

National Dashboard April 30, 2025

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