Trump under pressure: Falling poll numbers are alarming the electorate!

Trump under pressure: Falling poll numbers are alarming the electorate!

The political situation in the USA is currently anything but relaxed. US President Donald Trump is confronted with dwindling poll numbers and growing discontent among the population. A recent Fox News poll shows his approval rating at 44 percent, a decline of five percentage points since March. There is great dissatisfaction, particularly in the areas of customs policy, economics and foreign policy: 59 percent of voters are dissatisfied with Trump's customs measures, 56 percent criticize his economic policy and 54 percent criticize his foreign policy. Despite the general dissatisfaction, 55 percent of US citizens support his border security policies. Der Westen reports on this turbulent situation.

Trump himself is not particularly amused by the negative poll numbers and Fox News' reporting. On his Truth Social platform, he said that Rupert Murdoch and the news agency's pollsters are misjudging the MAGA movement. In a tone that clearly suggests disgruntlement, Trump questions reports of his declining popularity and suggests that he believes they do not reflect reality. Political scientist Klemens Fischer comments that many voters are beginning to question Trump's big campaign promises, which is reflected in the poll results. fr.de has documented this criticism of Trump.

International uncertainties and their consequences

The uncertainty caused by Trump's aggressive tariff policies has caused problems on a global level. This uncertainty is particularly reflected in the stock markets. Following the announcement of dramatic tariffs, major indices such as the Nasdaq lost almost a quarter of their value. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 also did not survive unscathed, which also dragged international markets such as the Japanese Nikkei and the German DAX into the red. As a result, many companies are becoming more reluctant to hire new workers and invest, which could ultimately have a negative impact on economic growth. [RND].

The US trade balance shows a worrying development: while the US has a surplus in services, there is a deficit in trade in goods, especially with China, which amounts to almost 300 billion US dollars. Trump's trade war with China, initiated right at the beginning of his term in office, is contributing to the aggravation of this situation. The Foreign Office is already warning of possible legal consequences for travelers to the USA, which will put additional pressure on the entry wishes of business travelers and tourists and also on international trade.

The pressure on Trump is growing

In light of these developments, the Pew Research Center has lowered Trump's support to 40 percent, down from 47 percent in February. One could say the pressure on Trump is becoming increasingly unbearable. He is now the most unpopular US president after three months in office since World War II! He may not even be able to worry too much about the next presidential election because under the current legal situation he would not be able to run. The state of American politics makes it clear: Trump has not yet shown a good hand in dealing with his election promises, and the uncertainties in the economy and international trade do not mean that any positive feedback can be expected.

It remains to be seen how Trump will respond to the growing challenges. The coming weeks and months could be crucial for his political future and whether or not the “MAGA” movement can continue to shore up the walls of his presidency.