The public perception of Donald Trump’s second term as the US President is captured succinctly in a recent poll, using three words, two of which are quite negative.
Trump assumed office as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, marking the start of what he called the ‘Golden Age of America’.
Since taking office, Trump has been prolific with executive orders, has deported many individuals, including children, and has initiated a tariff war with numerous countries worldwide.
This assertive approach to his presidency has led to a poll by the New York Times and Siena College, revealing the American public’s opinion on Trump’s second term to date.
The poll, conducted between April 21 and 24, surveyed 913 voters.
Participants were asked to evaluate how well specific words described Trump’s current term in office.
They had to decide if each word described the term ‘well’ or ‘very well’.
The words that stood out were ‘chaotic,’ ‘scary,’ and ‘exciting’.
‘Chaotic’ was chosen by 66 percent of respondents, making it the most popular descriptor.
‘Scary’ was selected by 59 percent.
Meanwhile, ‘exciting’ was picked by only 42 percent.
This poll is not the only one indicating growing concerns about Trump’s second term.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll, which surveyed 4,306 individuals over six days, concluded on April 21.
This poll indicated that Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest since he resumed office.
Initially, just after his inauguration, his approval stood at 47 percent.
Earlier in the month, it had dropped to 43 percent.
As of last week, it further declined to 42 percent.
The poll also sought opinions on several executive orders that Trump had enacted.
Last month, Trump signed an executive order to alter monuments and ‘restore truth to American history’, impacting entities like the Smithsonian.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll asked whether the President should control institutions such as national museums and theaters; 66 percent opposed the idea.
Another statement questioned if it’s acceptable for a President to withhold university funding based on disagreements on governance.
A majority, 57 percent, disagreed, including one-third of Republicans.
Additionally, 59 percent of those polled felt the US is ‘losing credibility on the global stage’, a sentiment echoed after criticism of Trump’s actions at Pope Francis’ funeral.