According to the most recent Gallup poll, Trump's job approval rating was averaging 46% since he took office in this second term. His first term overall average was a 41% approval rating. At any given time during both terms thus far, his lowest to highest approval ratings have ranged between 34%-49%.

Setting up a battle over the independence of a major federal agency, Donald Trump fired the two Democrats who sit on the Federal Trade Commission. Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya said that they were “illegally fired” from their roles.

Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped significantly. Economic uncertainty and contentious tariff decisions appear to be influencing public opinion. Recent polls show a decline in approval ratings due to discontent with his management of the economy.