• Trump's approval rating falls to 41% in a CNN poll, marking a steady decline since early February.
• A NPR/PBS/Marist poll shows a significant 53% disapproval rate among Americans regarding Trump's job performance.
• The introduction of new tariffs has generated controversy and contributed to negative perceptions of Trump's economic management.
• Only 39% of Americans approve of Trump's handling of the economy, down from 44% in previous months.
• Independent voters appear increasingly disenchanted, with approval rating dropping significantly within that demographic.

As President Donald Trump nears the 100-day mark of his second term, recent polls indicate a troubling decline in his approval ratings. According to a CNN/SSRS poll conducted from April 17-24, only 41 percent of respondents approve of Trump's job performance, which marks a decrease from 45% in March and represents the lowest approval rating for any newly elected president at this early stage in their term since at least the 1950s, according to The Hill and Forbes.

The drop in Trump's approval is reflected in various surveys. In a Pew Research Center poll, 59% of participants disapproved of his performance, with only 40 percent approving, a seven-point decline since earlier in the year. Additionally, a NPR/PBS/Marist survey conducted from April 21-23 revealed a 53 percent disapproval rating with only 42 percent approval, which aligns with the sentiments expressed in other polls showing diminished confidence across different demographics, particularly among independent voters, who have dropped from 35% to 31% approval since March, reports Newsweek and Forbes.

Economic concerns appear pivotal in shaping these opinions. Trump has faced harsh criticism regarding his handling of the economy and the new tariffs he has imposed, which many Americans feel are being prioritized over rising living costs. A CBS/YouGov poll showed that 69 percent of respondents believe he is not putting enough emphasis on lowering prices, while 62 percent indicated he is placing too much emphasis on tariffs, according to Forbes and Newsweek.

Further complicating Trump's standing, a New York Times/Siena College poll found that 50 percent of respondents believe his economic policies have worsened conditions since he took office, reflecting a lack of confidence in his economic decision-making. Trump's handling of inflation has been particularly criticized; only 37 percent approve of his management of the economy, significantly lower than previous expectations, as noted by The Hill and Forbes.

The majority of Americans seem skeptical about the pace and logic of Trump's changes. Over half, specifically 61 percent from a PBS/NPR/Marist poll, think Trump is rushing through significant changes without considering their impacts. This perception of hasty policy-making contributes to concerns regarding his overall competency and effectiveness as a leader, according to Forbes and Newsweek.