100 days of Trump: 3 key changes impacting people across America
After 100 days back in power for a second term, tariffs, government cuts and immigration changes are among Donald Trump’s top priorities for America.
Within the first 100 days of his second administration President Donald Trump has been incredibly busy, implementing major changes from enacting tariffs to targeting diversity initiatives.
But Americans are divided about whether the changes have been good, according to a recent survey of more than 900 voters conducted by the New York Times and Siena College Research Institute.
Around 54% of participants said they disapprove of the president’s handling of the economy, immigration, foreign trade and the war between Russia and Ukraine.
The poll reported that 56% of participants said Trump has “gone too far” with changes from enacting tariffs, advancing immigration enforcement and cutting the federal work force.
When asked to describe the second Trump Administration, 66% called his term “chaotic” while 42% used “exciting” and 59% said “scary,” according to the poll.
Overall, his approval rating was at 42%.
Americans criticize economy but support immigration
Though confidence in Trump’s ability to manage the economy was a key selling point to many voters in the November election, 76% of participants said they disapprove of how he’s handling it, the survey said.
While 45% said their personal finances are in good shape, 44% expect to be hurt personally by his economic policies.
Around 52% disapproved Trump’s suggestion to U.S. citizen to prison in El Salvador, the Times/Siena poll reported.
Around 47% opposed the administration’s decision to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and 58% opposed with holding federal funding from certain universities, the survey reported.
Musk has lower approval rating than Trump, poll reports
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, also received a low approval rating during his stint spearheading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Trump.
The Tesla CEO and presidential adviser received an approval rating of just 35%, the survey reported, with skeptics split a consistently across gender, age, racial and educational demographics.
Survey conductors asked participants twice about the DOGE cuts, once mentioning Musk’s name and again without, according to the Times. Responders were more fond of the cuts when they didn’t hear the name “Musk.”
Trump’s 100th day in office is on Wednesday, April 30.