Trump has been in office for less than a month, and Americans are already sick of him and his billionaire handlers. New polling confirms Trump’s approval rating has dropped in the short time he’s been in office – and is among the worst of any new president at the start of their administration. 

It’s no wonder why: So far, Trump has signed executive orders targeting lifesaving programs and protections working families rely on, all while enabling unqualified billionaires to run his government. After failing at his promise to lower costs on “Day 1” and now attempting to cut Medicaid in order to extend his 2017 tax cuts for the wealthy, Americans are already tired of Donald Trump and his billionaire backers. 

New polling from this week shows Trump and Vance’s approval ratings plummeting due to their failure to lower costs and deliver for working Americans. 

Navigator: “Three in four Americans say that Trump has already changed the federal government, but only two in five view this change positively.

“By 6 points, Americans think Donald Trump wants what is best for himself (53 percent) rather than what is best for the country (47 percent)”

Marquette Law School Poll: “Opinion about the direction of the country remains negative, with 62% saying the country is off on the wrong track and 38% saying it is headed in the right direction.”

Simon Rosenberg: “Morning Consult’s tracker has Trump’s job approval dropping 6 points 52-44 (+8) to 49-47 (+2) in the past week.”

Americans are voicing their disapproval of Trump’s out-of-touch Project 2025 agenda that caters to the ultra-wealthy while hiking costs and gutting critical programs for everyday Americans. 

Navigator: “Participants across levels of engagement describe the first weeks of the Trump administration as chaotic. Voters characterize Trump as ‘chaotic,’ ‘moving fast’ in a way that ‘might not be perfect.’

“Trump’s attempted government funding freeze is viewed as poorly executed with dire implications, including for some participants.

Navigator: “Few can recall what the ‘Trump tax cuts’ were or could be going forward yet many are quick to assume Trump’s cuts are solely looking out for the rich and corporations.

“The influence of Musk and tech CEOs emerges unaided as a red flag.” 

Americans largely disapprove of Musk and other billionaires’ influence on the Trump administration. 

Associated Press: “Many Americans also have an unfavorable view of Musk and are hesitant about the Republican president relying on billionaires for advice about government policy.

“About half of Americans have an unfavorable view of both Musk and Trump.”

Harry Enten: “53% oppose Musk playing a key role in Trump’s admin. Musk’s net favorables are way down.

“This as Musk becomes a main face of the Trump admin (Google searches for Musk are up 700%).”

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