Donald Trump After the beginning of his second term, his popularity is continuously falling, which is becoming a sign of political danger for him. Inflation, rising cost of living and especially the ongoing war with Iran have deepened economic concerns. Meanwhile, according to the Ipsos survey, Trump’s approval rating for handling the economy fell from 43% to 35% and then to 29%. At the same time, within three weeks of the war, gasoline prices rose to approximately $4 per gallon, which increased public dissatisfaction.
BBC quoted political analyst Nate Silver as saying that Trump’s overall approval rating has dropped from 52% to around 40%. This decline especially reflects the growing resentment among independent voters, who were a major reason for his victory in 2024.
However, Republican supporters still stand firmly with him. About 86% support military action in Iran, but this support is much lower among ordinary voters. Economic pressure, rising prices and the impact of the war are weakening Trump’s political position, especially as midterm elections are near. Know which 10 such mistakes made by Trump, due to which he is getting surrounded not only in the Middle East but in his own home also.
1. Iran showed haste in starting the war
By taking early military action in the Middle East war with Iran, Trump was accused of “starting an unnecessary war.”
2. Failed to control inflation
Not being able to have a solid control on rising prices and cost of living became a major weakness. It has increased by three dollars in a month since the war with Iran started. The middle class was affected by the increase in prices of everyday items. Dissatisfaction on the economic front directly dropped his approval rating.
3. Rise in petrol prices
After the war, fuel prices increased rapidly, which affected the pockets of the common people. People started considering it as a strategic failure of the government. The lack of a clear plan on energy policy raised questions about Trump’s economic credibility.
4. Did not maintain the trust of voters
The independents and voters who could bring victory in 2024 gradually started moving away. His policies were considered more polarizing. The lack of balanced leadership and aggressive political style made centrist voters uneasy.
5. People do not like aggressive foreign policy
Trump’s “hard power” based foreign policy increased tensions on many fronts. America’s global image was affected by adopting a strategy of confrontation instead of allies. This reduced confidence at the international level and increased criticism at the domestic level.
6. Wrong decisions taken on economic fronts
In surveys like Ipsos, trust in his economic handling continued to decline. Ratings falling below 40% indicated that people were not satisfied with his economic policies. People especially did not like the arbitrary approach he adopted regarding the implementation of tariffs. This is the biggest danger sign for any President.
7. Not being able to stop political polarization
Trump’s rhetoric and policies deepened the gap between Republicans and Democrats. This led to the loss of bipartisan support. As a result, he seemed to be limited to only his core vote bank. His supporters kept moving away from him. He also promoted discrimination between black and white.
8. Not taking midterm elections seriously
There was a lack of clear strategy and messaging for the upcoming elections. The mix of defensive stance on economic issues and aggression on war is confusing voters. This may also affect the performance of the party. The Republican defeat in many other elections, including the New York City mayoral election, disappointed the American public.
9. Lack of connection with the public
The focus on major political and military decisions instead of grassroots issues increased the distance from the common public. Due to less communication about everyday problems – like inflation on jobs – people felt that the government was disconnected from their problems.
10. Constantly being in controversies
Trump could not maintain the political support he received at the beginning of his second term (honeymoon phase) for long. Getting involved in early controversies and difficult decisions, the initial trust eroded rapidly, which later became difficult to maintain. He did not take the controversy seriously on every front. Be it the Elon Musk controversy or the dispute over Canada, EU or tariff issue. He remained adamant on his insistence on every issue.
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