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Note: Chart shows the percentage of voters who responded to the question “How well do each of the following words describe Donald Trump’s second term in office so far?” with “well” or “very well.”
Based on a New York Times/Siena College poll of 913 voters nationwide conducted from April 21 to 24.
Voters believe President Trump is overreaching with his aggressive efforts to expand executive power, and they have deep doubts about some of the signature pieces of his agenda, a New York Times/Siena College poll found.
The turbulent early months of Mr. Trump’s administration are seen as “chaotic” and “scary” by majorities of voters — even many who approve of the job he is doing. Voters do not view him as understanding the problems in their daily lives and have soured on his leadership as he approaches his 100th day in office.
[Nate Cohn looks at President Trump’s polling numbers from four different perspectives.]
Mr. Trump’s approval rating sits at 42 percent. His standing is historically low for a president this early in a term, but it is in line with his stubborn unpopularity, which did not prevent him from sweeping the battleground states in last year’s election.
Now, however, voters express dimming confidence about Mr. Trump’s handling of some of the top issues that propelled him back to the White House, including the economy and immigration, even as most Americans support deportations. Only 43 percent said they approved of how he has managed the economy this term, a serious erosion on an issue long seen as a strength.
[See all the latest Trump approval polls in our polling tracker.]
The president’s pursuit of widespread tariffs — which has caused stock-market drops and gyrations — was opposed by 55 percent of voters, including 63 percent of independents.
Taken together, the survey’s findings show that any second-term honeymoon for Mr. Trump is over. His approval rating among crucial independent voters is now at a woeful 29 percent.
What questions were asked? Who answers polls?
The New York Times/Siena College Poll has earned a reputation for accuracy and transparency. Our pollsters and editors are committed to explaining our methods and answering common questions. Read our Q. and A. and explore the full results of the polls:
You Ask, We Answer: How The Times/Siena Poll Is Conducted
Cross-Tabs: April 2025 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters Nationwide
Voters said he had “gone too far” on issue after issue — his tariffs, his immigration enforcement, his cuts to the federal work force. Broad numbers of independent voters sided with Democrats in believing that he had overreached.
Overall, a 54 percent majority said that Mr. Trump was “exceeding the powers available to him,” including 16 percent of Republicans and 62 percent of independent voters.
Douglas Williams, 56, a cattle rancher and banker in rural Missouri who voted for Mr. Trump in each of the last three elections, still supports much of his agenda. But he worries that the president is “pushing the envelope” with some of his executive orders.
Tracking Trump’s First 100 Days ›
The Trump administration’s previous actions on North American tariffs
See every major action by the Trump administration ›
“Now, do I agree with the goal? Do I agree with the result? Probably,” Mr. Williams said. “But I am constitutionalist enough to at least be a little bit concerned about how far we push that.”
Five Takeaways From the Times/Siena Poll
Voters think President Trump has gone too far in wielding his power. They see the start of his term as “scary” and “chaotic.” And while it’s still early, they disapprove of his handling of many issues.
April 25, 2025
For some of Mr. Trump’s supporters, the chaos and his refusal to follow norms are part of his appeal, if not the point.
Among those who approve of Mr. Trump, nearly half still saw the recent months as chaotic. About 40 percent of Republican voters said that presidents should be able to do what they think is best — even if that might go outside existing rules. And 8 percent of voters who approved of Mr. Trump said his actions were “a unique threat to our system of government.”
“Sometimes you have to break the rules,” said Michael Craig, 63, a retired Republican from outside Germantown Hills, Ill.
Still, voters overall are questioning not just Mr. Trump’s methods, but also his policy agenda.
The New York Times/Siena College Poll
April 21 to 24
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling …
His job as president
Net
approval
Approve
42%
Disapprove
54%
–12 pts.
Immigration
47
51
–4 pts.
Managing the federal government
44
52
–8 pts.
The economy
43
55
–12 pts.
Trade with other countries
42
53
–11 pts.
Foreign conflicts
40
54
–14 pts.
The war between Russia and Ukraine
35
56
–21 pts.
The case involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia
31
52
–21 pts.
Voters See Trump’s Use of Power as Overreaching, Times/Siena Poll Finds - The New York Times
Notes: The gray segment is for voters who did not respond or said they didn’t know. “Approve” includes the responses “strongly approve” and “somewhat approve,” and “disapprove” includes the responses “strongly disapprove” and “somewhat disapprove.” Poll wording has been condensed.
Based on a New York Times/Siena College poll of 913 voters nationwide conducted from April 21 to 24.
By Alex Lemonides
About half of voters — and about 60 percent of independents — said they disapproved of Mr. Trump’s handling of trade with other countries; the federal work force; the war between Russia and Ukraine; and the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a migrant in Maryland who was mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador as part of Mr. Trump’s immigration crackdown.
On foreign affairs, 68 percent of voters said the country mostly benefited from alliances and trade, while only 24 percent said the country was mostly harmed by them.
And more voters said they opposed Mr. Trump’s executive orders rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government than supported them — even as the D.E.I. issue has pushed Democrats into a defensive crouch.
Voters do not seem to believe Mr. Trump empathizes with their struggles. After spending much of last year promising to immediately lower prices, he and his allies have urged patience and tried to brace the country for short-term economic pain.
Only 44 percent of voters — including a meager 31 percent of independents — said that he “understands the problems facing people like you.”
April 26, 2025, 5:33 p.m. ET1 hour ago
Broad majorities said they would prefer to place limits on exactly the kinds of powers that Mr. Trump has tried to exercise:
April 21 to 24
Do you think the president of the United States should or should not be able to do each of the following, or are you not sure?
Forgive student debt
Should
41%
Not sure
19%
Should not
37%
Impose tariffs without authorization from Congress
28
11
61
Grant legal status to undocumented immigrants
24
23
53
Eliminate government programs enacted by Congress
21
22
54
Deport legal immigrants who have protested Israel
17
16
63
Send U.S. citizens to prison in El Salvador
10
14
73
Ignore Supreme Court rulings
6
15
76
Note: Chart shows the percentage of voters who responded to the question “How well do each of the following words describe Donald Trump’s second term in office so far?” with “well” or “very well.”
Based on a New York Times/Siena College poll of 913 voters nationwide conducted from April 21 to 24.
Voters believe President Trump is overreaching with his aggressive efforts to expand executive power, and they have deep doubts about some of the signature pieces of his agenda, a New York Times/Siena College poll found.
The turbulent early months of Mr. Trump’s administration are seen as “chaotic” and “scary” by majorities of voters — even many who approve of the job he is doing. Voters do not view him as understanding the problems in their daily lives and have soured on his leadership as he approaches his 100th day in office.
[Nate Cohn looks at President Trump’s polling numbers from four different perspectives.]
Mr. Trump’s approval rating sits at 42 percent. His standing is historically low for a president this early in a term, but it is in line with his stubborn unpopularity, which did not prevent him from sweeping the battleground states in last year’s election.
Now, however, voters express dimming confidence about Mr. Trump’s handling of some of the top issues that propelled him back to the White House, including the economy and immigration, even as most Americans support deportations. Only 43 percent said they approved of how he has managed the economy this term, a serious erosion on an issue long seen as a strength.
[See all the latest Trump approval polls in our polling tracker.]
The president’s pursuit of widespread tariffs — which has caused stock-market drops and gyrations — was opposed by 55 percent of voters, including 63 percent of independents.
Taken together, the survey’s findings show that any second-term honeymoon for Mr. Trump is over. His approval rating among crucial independent voters is now at a woeful 29 percent.
What questions were asked? Who answers polls?
The New York Times/Siena College Poll has earned a reputation for accuracy and transparency. Our pollsters and editors are committed to explaining our methods and answering common questions. Read our Q. and A. and explore the full results of the polls:
You Ask, We Answer: How The Times/Siena Poll Is Conducted
Cross-Tabs: April 2025 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters Nationwide
Voters said he had “gone too far” on issue after issue — his tariffs, his immigration enforcement, his cuts to the federal work force. Broad numbers of independent voters sided with Democrats in believing that he had overreached.
Overall, a 54 percent majority said that Mr. Trump was “exceeding the powers available to him,” including 16 percent of Republicans and 62 percent of independent voters.
Douglas Williams, 56, a cattle rancher and banker in rural Missouri who voted for Mr. Trump in each of the last three elections, still supports much of his agenda. But he worries that the president is “pushing the envelope” with some of his executive orders.
Tracking Trump’s First 100 Days ›
The Trump administration’s previous actions on North American tariffs
- April 11Said that a growing water debt that Mexico owes the United States under a 1944 treaty could lead to higher tariffs and sanctions ›
- April 10Threatened additional tariffs and sanctions against Mexico, alleging a dispute over water rights between the two countries ›
- March 31Said there would be no exemptions for tariffs set to begin on April 2 ›
- March 29Said he ‘couldn’t care less’ if car prices went up in response to his tariffs ›
- March 26Announced 25 percent tariffs on imported cars and car parts ›
See every major action by the Trump administration ›
“Now, do I agree with the goal? Do I agree with the result? Probably,” Mr. Williams said. “But I am constitutionalist enough to at least be a little bit concerned about how far we push that.”
Five Takeaways From the Times/Siena Poll
Voters think President Trump has gone too far in wielding his power. They see the start of his term as “scary” and “chaotic.” And while it’s still early, they disapprove of his handling of many issues.
April 25, 2025
For some of Mr. Trump’s supporters, the chaos and his refusal to follow norms are part of his appeal, if not the point.
Among those who approve of Mr. Trump, nearly half still saw the recent months as chaotic. About 40 percent of Republican voters said that presidents should be able to do what they think is best — even if that might go outside existing rules. And 8 percent of voters who approved of Mr. Trump said his actions were “a unique threat to our system of government.”
“Sometimes you have to break the rules,” said Michael Craig, 63, a retired Republican from outside Germantown Hills, Ill.
Still, voters overall are questioning not just Mr. Trump’s methods, but also his policy agenda.
The New York Times/Siena College Poll
April 21 to 24
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling …
His job as president
Net
approval
Approve
42%
Disapprove
54%
–12 pts.
Immigration
47
51
–4 pts.
Managing the federal government
44
52
–8 pts.
The economy
43
55
–12 pts.
Trade with other countries
42
53
–11 pts.
Foreign conflicts
40
54
–14 pts.
The war between Russia and Ukraine
35
56
–21 pts.
The case involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia
31
52
–21 pts.
Voters See Trump’s Use of Power as Overreaching, Times/Siena Poll Finds - The New York Times
Notes: The gray segment is for voters who did not respond or said they didn’t know. “Approve” includes the responses “strongly approve” and “somewhat approve,” and “disapprove” includes the responses “strongly disapprove” and “somewhat disapprove.” Poll wording has been condensed.
Based on a New York Times/Siena College poll of 913 voters nationwide conducted from April 21 to 24.
By Alex Lemonides
About half of voters — and about 60 percent of independents — said they disapproved of Mr. Trump’s handling of trade with other countries; the federal work force; the war between Russia and Ukraine; and the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a migrant in Maryland who was mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador as part of Mr. Trump’s immigration crackdown.
On foreign affairs, 68 percent of voters said the country mostly benefited from alliances and trade, while only 24 percent said the country was mostly harmed by them.
And more voters said they opposed Mr. Trump’s executive orders rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government than supported them — even as the D.E.I. issue has pushed Democrats into a defensive crouch.
Voters do not seem to believe Mr. Trump empathizes with their struggles. After spending much of last year promising to immediately lower prices, he and his allies have urged patience and tried to brace the country for short-term economic pain.
Only 44 percent of voters — including a meager 31 percent of independents — said that he “understands the problems facing people like you.”
Trump Administration: Live Updates
UpdatedApril 26, 2025, 5:33 p.m. ET1 hour ago
- International students continue to worry even as Trump temporarily restores some of their legal statuses.
- Trump says Putin may not want peace and may need to be ‘dealt with differently.’
- Here’s what happened on Friday.
Broad majorities said they would prefer to place limits on exactly the kinds of powers that Mr. Trump has tried to exercise:
- 61 percent of voters, including 33 percent of Republicans, said a president should not be able to impose tariffs without authorization from Congress.
- 54 percent, including 26 percent of Republicans, said a president should not be able to eliminate programs enacted by Congress.
- 63 percent, including 40 percent of Republicans, said a president should not be able to deport legal immigrants who have protested Israel.
- 73 percent of voters, including 56 percent of Republicans, said a president should not be able to send American citizens to prison in El Salvador, as Mr. Trump has threatened to do.
- And as Mr. Trump’s administration has veered toward open defiance of court orders, a sky-high 76 percent of voters, and 61 percent of Republicans, said a president should not be able to ignore the Supreme Court.
April 21 to 24
Do you think the president of the United States should or should not be able to do each of the following, or are you not sure?
Forgive student debt
Should
41%
Not sure
19%
Should not
37%
Impose tariffs without authorization from Congress
28
11
61
Grant legal status to undocumented immigrants
24
23
53
Eliminate government programs enacted by Congress
21
22
54
Deport legal immigrants who have protested Israel
17
16
63
Send U.S. citizens to prison in El Salvador
10
14
73
Ignore Supreme Court rulings
6
15
76