WaPo/ABC Poll: Trump Approval Sinks

As President Donald Trump approaches the end of his first 100 days in office, a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll reveals mounting resistance to his bold and divisive agenda. His approval ratings are slipping, major policies lack majority support, and many perceive his administration as sidestepping federal court rulings.

No modern president has acted as swiftly as Trump to overhaul vast segments of government and external institutions. His actions include streamlining the executive branch, disrupting global trade, intensifying immigration enforcement, and confronting elite universities. 

These moves have sparked widespread upheaval, affecting individuals, organizations, and financial markets, while triggering a wave of lawsuits from critics, which Trump is vigorously challenging.

The poll offers little good news for Trump. His overall approval rating has dropped to 39% among American adults, down from 45% in February, with 55% disapproving (44% strongly). Among registered voters, the decline is steeper: 42% approve and 55% disapprove, compared to 48% positive and 51% negative in February, shifting from a 3-point to a 13-point net negative.

None of Trump’s tested policies garner majority support, reflecting public unease with the rapid pace and scope of his reforms. The survey underscores a challenging landscape for Trump as opposition grows and legal battles loom, casting uncertainty over his agenda’s future.

President Trump on Monday blasted “unheard of” polls showing low approval ratings on the eve of his 100th day in office — calling on the “fake news” outlets behind them to be investigated for election fraud. The commander in chief took aim at the recent New York Times and ABC/Washington Post surveys that indicate sinking support, declaring “they suffer from Trump Derangement Syndrome.”