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[h=1]Majority in US No Longer Thinks Trump Keeps His Promises[/h]
by Jim Norman
[h=4]STORY HIGHLIGHTS[/h]
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump's image among Americans as someone who keeps his promises has faded in the first two months of his presidency, falling from 62% in February to 45%. The public is also less likely to see him as a "strong and decisive leader," as someone who "can bring about the changes this country needs" or as "honest and trustworthy."
Trump Loses Ground on Key Characteristics
Percentage who think each of the following applies to Donald Trump
Over the past two months, Trump's ratings have declined at least marginally on all six characteristics that Gallup measured in its April 5-9 poll. The percentages saying he cares about the needs of people like themselves and that he can manage the government effectively slipped three to four percentage points, but the changes are not statistically significant.
With close to two-thirds of Americans saying in February that Trump "keeps his promises," it was clearly a strength for the president. Given the sharp decline on that dimension this month, that is no longer the case. In February, a majority also said Trump can bring about the changes the country needs, but less than half hold that view now. Being a strong and decisive leader is the only characteristic that a majority still say applies to Trump.
On four of the measures, between 41% and 46% of the public now thinks they apply to Trump. Those percentages are closely in line with views on two fundamental attitudes about Trump that have changed little in the past two months:
In the two months since, however, Trump appeared to walk away from repealing the Affordable Care Act after Republicans failed to agree on the healthcare replacement bill that Trump stood behind. Political friends and foes alike have complained that Trump is not carrying out the promises he made on the campaign trail. Supporters have expressed unhappiness that more has not been done on taxes and immigration, in addition to healthcare. Opponents say he has not protected middle- and working-class Americans.
Biggest Shifts Occur Among Groups Not Favorable Toward Trump
Whether young or old, Democrat or Republican, male or female, Americans are less likely now than they were two months ago to think Trump keeps his promises. But the declines have been greater among subgroups that tend to be less supportive of Trump, including Democrats, liberals, women and young adults. Among those who disapprove of Trump, 35% said in February that he keeps his promises; only 11% say so now.
Women Much Less Likely Now to Think Trump Keeps Promises
Percentage who think Donald Trump keeps his promises
Bottom Line
Trump took office facing challenges in winning public support that are unique for a modern-day president. A majority of Americans viewed him unfavorably before his inauguration, and this continues to be true today. He was the first elected president in Gallup polling history to receive an initial job approval rating below the majority level and has yet to come close to surpassing the 50% mark.
At the outset of his presidency, a majority of the public did give Trump credit, however, for keeping his promises and for being a president who could bring about needed changes. Now many have turned away from those views, perhaps because of the GOP's failure to deliver on their long-standing promise to repeal Obamacare. As a result, a majority now disagree that he has these qualities.
These views could shift again, depending on Trump's actions over the course of his presidency. But for now, Trump has lost significant ground with a public that only two months ago credited him with having one of the key characteristics of a successful president.
These data are available in Gallup Analytics.
by Jim Norman
[h=4]STORY HIGHLIGHTS[/h]
- 45% say Trump keeps his promises, down from 62% in February
- President loses ground on five other key characteristics
- Less supportive groups declined most in belief that Trump keeps his promises
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump's image among Americans as someone who keeps his promises has faded in the first two months of his presidency, falling from 62% in February to 45%. The public is also less likely to see him as a "strong and decisive leader," as someone who "can bring about the changes this country needs" or as "honest and trustworthy."
Trump Loses Ground on Key Characteristics
Percentage who think each of the following applies to Donald Trump
| Feb 1-5 | Apr 5-9 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| % | % | pct. pts. | |
| Keeps his promises | 62 | 45 | -17 |
| Is a strong and decisive leader | 59 | 52 | -7 |
| Can bring about changes this country needs | 53 | 46 | -7 |
| Is honest and trustworthy | 42 | 36 | -6 |
| Cares about the needs of people like you | 46 | 42 | -4 |
| Can manage the government effectively | 44 | 41 | -3 |
| GALLUP |
With close to two-thirds of Americans saying in February that Trump "keeps his promises," it was clearly a strength for the president. Given the sharp decline on that dimension this month, that is no longer the case. In February, a majority also said Trump can bring about the changes the country needs, but less than half hold that view now. Being a strong and decisive leader is the only characteristic that a majority still say applies to Trump.
On four of the measures, between 41% and 46% of the public now thinks they apply to Trump. Those percentages are closely in line with views on two fundamental attitudes about Trump that have changed little in the past two months:
- His approval rating was at 42% when the February poll was finished; approval was around 40% in Gallup's Daily tracking poll during the April 5-9 poll.
- 46% rated him favorably in the February poll; 45% did so this month.
In the two months since, however, Trump appeared to walk away from repealing the Affordable Care Act after Republicans failed to agree on the healthcare replacement bill that Trump stood behind. Political friends and foes alike have complained that Trump is not carrying out the promises he made on the campaign trail. Supporters have expressed unhappiness that more has not been done on taxes and immigration, in addition to healthcare. Opponents say he has not protected middle- and working-class Americans.
Biggest Shifts Occur Among Groups Not Favorable Toward Trump
Whether young or old, Democrat or Republican, male or female, Americans are less likely now than they were two months ago to think Trump keeps his promises. But the declines have been greater among subgroups that tend to be less supportive of Trump, including Democrats, liberals, women and young adults. Among those who disapprove of Trump, 35% said in February that he keeps his promises; only 11% say so now.
Women Much Less Likely Now to Think Trump Keeps Promises
Percentage who think Donald Trump keeps his promises
| Feb 1-5 | Apr 5-9 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| % | % | pct. pts. | |
| All U.S. adults | 62 | 45 | -17 |
| Women | 65 | 40 | -25 |
| Men | 59 | 51 | -8 |
| Democrats | 37 | 16 | -21 |
| Independents | 59 | 43 | -16 |
| Republicans | 92 | 81 | -11 |
| 18 to 34 | 56 | 34 | -22 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 | 47 | -18 |
| 55 and older | 64 | 52 | -12 |
| Liberals | 42 | 20 | -22 |
| Moderates | 57 | 41 | -16 |
| Conservatives | 81 | 72 | -9 |
| GALLUP |
Trump took office facing challenges in winning public support that are unique for a modern-day president. A majority of Americans viewed him unfavorably before his inauguration, and this continues to be true today. He was the first elected president in Gallup polling history to receive an initial job approval rating below the majority level and has yet to come close to surpassing the 50% mark.
At the outset of his presidency, a majority of the public did give Trump credit, however, for keeping his promises and for being a president who could bring about needed changes. Now many have turned away from those views, perhaps because of the GOP's failure to deliver on their long-standing promise to repeal Obamacare. As a result, a majority now disagree that he has these qualities.
These views could shift again, depending on Trump's actions over the course of his presidency. But for now, Trump has lost significant ground with a public that only two months ago credited him with having one of the key characteristics of a successful president.
These data are available in Gallup Analytics.
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[FONT="]According to Rasmussen Reports, Trump’s popularity among likely voters has reached 50%, a staggering eight point climb from just a few weeks ago. 30 percent report they “strongly approve” of Trump’s job as president.
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[FONT="]For comparison, Obama’s popularity rarely exceeding the mid-to-high 40s during his two terms. In fact, in Sep. 2014, Obama’s approval ratings sunk as low as 38 percent, with only 20 percent saying they “strongly approve” of his job performance.
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[FONT="]It’s not the story you’ll hear from CNN and the liberal news media.
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[FONT="]For comparison, Obama’s popularity rarely exceeding the mid-to-high 40s during his two terms. In fact, in Sep. 2014, Obama’s approval ratings sunk as low as 38 percent, with only 20 percent saying they “strongly approve” of his job performance.
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[FONT="]It’s not the story you’ll hear from CNN and the liberal news media.
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means nothing
approval ratings for Trump & Bush 43 and Ronnie start low, yet approval ratings for Obama and Clinton and Carter start high
why is that? because of the democratic controlled media molding simple minds that can be molded, fuck them all (said in the most respectful way possible, of course)
just look at the who's who of the biggest assholes on this forum, those that fight with everybody, those who get banned all over the internet, those who are universally known to be idiots..................and then look at who they approve and disapprove
baddafuckingbing, game set match
approval ratings for Trump & Bush 43 and Ronnie start low, yet approval ratings for Obama and Clinton and Carter start high
why is that? because of the democratic controlled media molding simple minds that can be molded, fuck them all (said in the most respectful way possible, of course)
just look at the who's who of the biggest assholes on this forum, those that fight with everybody, those who get banned all over the internet, those who are universally known to be idiots..................and then look at who they approve and disapprove
baddafuckingbing, game set match
Congrats- Trump has the LOWEST historical ratings for any president dating back to the 30's!! Nice work!
Donald Trump's Presidential Job Approval Ratings -- Historical Comparisons
1. Average for U.S. presidents- 53% from 1938-2017
2. Average for elected presidents' 1st quarter- 63%
3. Other elected presidents in April of first year
a. Barack Obama 63% Apr 2009
b. George W. Bush 61% Apr 2001
c. Bill Clinton 55% Apr 1993
d. George H.W. Bush 58% Apr 1989
e. Ronald Reagan 67% Apr 1981
f. Jimmy Carter 64% Apr 1977
g. Richard Nixon 62% Apr 1969
h. John Kennedy 81% Apr 1961
I. Dwight Eisenhower 74% Apr 1953
Donald Trump's Presidential Job Approval Ratings -- Historical Comparisons
1. Average for U.S. presidents- 53% from 1938-2017
2. Average for elected presidents' 1st quarter- 63%
3. Other elected presidents in April of first year
a. Barack Obama 63% Apr 2009
b. George W. Bush 61% Apr 2001
c. Bill Clinton 55% Apr 1993
d. George H.W. Bush 58% Apr 1989
e. Ronald Reagan 67% Apr 1981
f. Jimmy Carter 64% Apr 1977
g. Richard Nixon 62% Apr 1969
h. John Kennedy 81% Apr 1961
I. Dwight Eisenhower 74% Apr 1953
OK, IDK about that stuff much, but the polls I have seen don't agree with you, and I believe my statement is accurate
your argument is going in a different direction, accusing the pollsters of fraud, but even right leaning pollsters show the trends I cited
