Recommendations of the Editorial team
president Donald Trump And his “First Buddy” Elon Musk have left a lasting impression in the American public, as they continue to hit Washington with the demolition bulb. And that’s not the good way.
New polls from the University of Massachusetts show that after almost three months in office, a majority of Trump’s actions questioned. Only 27 percent said that they “support” his work. Another 17 percent stated that they have so far “supported him” in his second term. Which corresponds to an approval rate of a total of 44 percent. In comparison, 44 percent “strongly reject it”. And seven percent “reject it a bit”, which corresponds to a rejection rate of 51 percent.
Trump is also under water in all other areas except immigration. At least 40 percent of the respondents stated that he “did not” do the areas of work, foreign policy, civil rights, inflation and trade. The president received particularly bad grades in the latter two economic areas. A total of 62 percent unfavorable in terms of inflation and 58 percent in terms of trade. Probably because the costs for household goods have not changed, while Trump’s chaotic customs plans have messed up international markets and investment portfolios.
“… or expect a further decline in the president’s approval values”
Tatish Neteta, Director of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Pollexplains opposite Rolling Stonethat “given the free case of the stock markets, the continued high prices and the historically low consumer confidence in the economy, it is no surprise” that Trump has to deal in these areas. “The time will show whether President Trump will be able to regain the swing and support that catapulted him in the White House for a second term. But after three months, President Trump and his supporters have to address the economic concerns of the public.
Trump also poorly cut off when it comes to questions about his overall effect on the American political landscape. The majority of the respondents stated that they do not hope that he will unite the country instead of splitting it (53 percent). Or that he shows moral leadership in a crisis (51 percent). The survey of the umass also showed a broad concern that Trump weakens American democracy (49 percent), the nation’s reputation in the world (49 percent) and public health (47 percent).
26 percent of the Trump voters expressed concerns about their election decision
Overall, 65 percent of the respondents rejected the idea that Trump could try to run for a third term, even though the constitution provides for a limited term of office for two terms of office. 93 percent of Democrats and 36 percent of Republicans represented this position. Trump refused to rule out the idea. And wrongly claims that there are “Methods,“With which he could run again.
And while Trump continues to receive broad approval from self -proclaimed republicans and conservative, older Americans and his base, some of his followers begin to have their doubts. 26 percent of the Trump voters expressed concerns about their election decision. And two percent stated that they were already regretted. NTETA points out that “his former supporters observe whether he can keep his election promise to make America big and wealthy again.”
Musk achieved an average of 37 or five points less than in October 2024
For Musk, the de facto at the top of the so -called Department of Government Efficiency The Trump administration is that a trace of ruthless destruction Moved by critical government agencies and released thousands of employees, the numbers of the umass are probably even more discouraged. The respondents were asked to indicate on a scale from “the coldest” to “the warmest” on a scale of 0 to 100, as they personally assess different groups and musk. Musk reached an average of 37 or five points less than in October 2024.
He was far below the federal employees, which he regularly reduced and released in mass layoffs. They reached a value of 58. It was also below the value of transgender people (45) and Democrats and Republicans (both at 41).
In other surveys, the mood in relation to the oligarchy was examined. 56 percent stated that Musk had too much influence on the federal government. And 59 percent signaled that they did not trust him to “abuse his public position for the benefit of his business interests”. The majority of Musk also do not agree to identify programs that should be shortened (53 percent). To protect essential sources of financing (55 percent) or private information from citizens (57 percent). To serve the public interest (56 percent). Or to communicate correctly with the public (57 percent). Over 70 percent spoke to cuts Social security And Medicare that Musk both proposed as a Doge goals.
Astonishing 45 percent agreed with the statement “rather” or “fully” that the USA was “an oligarchy”. Defines as “a government in which a small group exercises control. Especially for corrupt and selfish purposes”. Only 28 percent disagreed.
The second most popular word about the description of Musk: “Evil”
“In the past few weeks, President Donald Trump has indicated that Elon Musk’s time in the White House may come to an end,” Neteta notes. (Musk has Reports about denied his upcoming farewell from the government.) “According to Elon Musks failed attemptto choose a conservative judge in Wisconsin, his Rejection of Trump’s customs policy And Trump could believe the controversy in connection with his leadership of Doge that Musk, the largest donor for his campaign by far, is more of a political burden than an asset.
We also asked the Americans to describe Musk in one word. And although the word “wise” was most frequently called, the second most popular word about the description of Musk was “evil”, says Neteta. Other popular terms included “greedy”, “arrogant”, “idiot” and “strange”. NTETA states: “Trump has long proven to limit his losses. And if Elon Musk cannot regain a minimum of positive reviews in public, he will probably be another name on the long list of former employees of the Trump administration.”
All in all, the time of the honeymoon for Trump and his closest consultant seems to have been incredibly short. If they existed at all. One can only come to the conclusion that their Obviously lawless, corrupt and chaotic rule has not been unnoticed by the Americans who have not yet seen Trump’s excessive promises of cheap food and national prosperity. As in his first term, reality tends to undermine what he says about Truth Social and Press conferences. The big difference this time is that he has a billionaire friend. With which he can share the guilt.