Eye-Opening Polls Reveal the Growing Divide Between Trump’s Second-Term

Polling data offers a sobering counterpoint to the administration’s confident rhetoric, revealing a nation that remains deeply divided. Recent surveys, including an AP-NORC poll conducted this month, show that roughly four in ten American adults approve of Trump’s job performance, a figure that has remained relatively steady since the early weeks of his second term. A clear majority continue to express disapproval, with similar patterns emerging across major policy areas such as the economy, immigration, foreign affairs, and trade. These numbers suggest that Trump’s portrayal of unprecedented success has not translated into broader public endorsement, even as his core supporters remain intensely loyal. Instead, the data points to a presidency marked by hardened opinions and limited movement among undecided voters. Whether these perceptions will evolve over time depends on factors ranging from economic trends to global developments and domestic stability. For now, however, the gap between Trump’s self-assured narrative and the public’s more cautious assessment remains a defining feature of his second term, underscoring a central reality of his political career: confidence and conviction, no matter how forcefully expressed, do not automatically produce widespread approval.