President Donald Trump began his second term in office with a divided nation and polling numbers – 47% of those surveyed approved of him in January 2025, while 48% disapproved, according to Gallup.
Poll results have continued to widen, even before Trump's controversial capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3.
Ratings in December declined to 36% approval, 59% disapproval as the Trump administration pursued its contentious agenda. That included carrying out strict immigration action in a number of states, sending National Guard soldiers to U.S. cities, and issuing tariffs that affected prices across the country.
As Trump enters the second year of his second term, USA TODAY took a quick look at how his administration is being perceived in comparison to past presidencies. Here is what we found:
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