53% of Republicans say the Trump administration’s actions have been better than expected; 60% of Democrats say they’ve been worse | Pew Research Center

February 6, 2025

1. Trump’s second term: Early ratings and expectations

53% of Republicans say the Trump administration’s actions have been better than expected; 60% of Democrats say they’ve been worse

53% of Republicans say the Trump administration’s actions have been better than expected; 60% of Democrats say they’ve been worse

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53% of Republicans say the Trump administration’s actions have been better than expected; 60% of Democrats say they’ve been worse

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1. Trump’s second term: Early ratings and expectations
Americans starkly divided over Trump’s performance so far, his policies and plans
Trump’s current approval rating higher than at any point in first term
Most Americans across demographic groups say they feel ‘strongly’ about Trump’s job performance
More say Trump has leadership skills, mental and physical fitness for the presidency than say he acts ethically or respects U.S. democratic values
Republicans express more confidence in Trump on several traits than they did in April 2024
Americans are split over whether Trump will be successful in office
53% of Republicans say the Trump administration’s actions have been better than expected; 60% of Democrats say they’ve been worse
Most Americans say Trump has clear goals for the future of the country
Widespread disapproval of Trump’s pardons for those who committed violent crimes on Jan. 6
Partisans split over Biden’s pardons of Jan. 6 committee members, staff and witnesses