As U.S. President Donald Trump approaches his 100th day in office, a new poll reveals his approval ratings have plummeted to the lowest level for any modern president at this milestone. The survey, conducted jointly by ABC, The Washington Post, and Ipsos, found only 39% of respondents approve of Trump's presidency, down 6 percentage points since February, with disapproval climbing to 55%. Notably, just 21% "strongly approve" of his leadership—a record low—while 44% express "strong disapproval."
Economic anxieties weigh heavily on public sentiment, with 72% fearing Trump's policies could trigger a short-term recession. Over 70% attribute rising prices to his tariff measures, and 64% oppose his trade strategies. A separate CNN/SSRS poll echoes these concerns, showing Trump's overall approval at 41%, a 7-point drop from late February.
Analysts tie the decline to market volatility and inflation concerns sparked by aggressive trade policies. For Asian markets, the findings signal potential turbulence as U.S. economic decisions ripple across global supply chains and investment landscapes. Business leaders and researchers are closely monitoring how these trends may impact Asia's export-driven economies and cross-Pacific partnerships.
