A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals mixed public sentiment toward Donald Trump’s early executive orders. While 45% of Americans approve of his performance as president—down slightly from 47% in a previous survey—46% disapprove, marking the largest margin against him yet.
Key findings include:
1. **Birthright Citizenship**: Most respondents oppose Trump’s attempt to end the nation’s long-standing practice of granting citizenship to children born in the U.S., even if neither parent has legal immigration status. A federal judge temporarily blocked these changes last week, but the White House remains committed to fighting them.
2. **Gulf of Mexico Renaming**: A majority (70%) oppose Trump’s decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, an action he took on his first day in office.
3. **Immigration and Hiring Freeze**: Despite these mixed reactions, Trump still holds strong support for his immigration policies and hiring freeze—48% approve versus 41% disapprove.
4. **Fossil Fuel Drilling and Climate Agreement**: The poll shows significant support for Trump’s stance on fossil fuel drilling (49% in favor) but opposition to his administration’s push for the Paris climate agreement, with only 25% in favor.
Analysts suggest that Trump ultimately may be judged by the public based on broader issues like the economy and immigration rather than smaller policy measures. However, if voters perceive harsher crackdowns or government downsizing as overly aggressive, this could have lasting implications for his political standing.
The poll, conducted online across the U.S., surveyed 1,034 adults and was published by Reuters/Ipsos on January 27, 2020.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/americans-sour-some-trumps-early-moves-reutersipsos-poll-finds-2025-01-28