President Donald Trump's first three weeks back in the White House generate mixed reactions from the American public.
According to Daily Mail, a new CBS News/YouGov poll reveals that 70% of Americans believe Trump is fulfilling his campaign promises, with nearly half saying he's exceeding expectations.
The survey of 2,175 adult respondents conducted from February 5-7 shows Trump maintaining a 53% approval rating while 47% disapprove of his performance.
An overwhelming 49% of Americans think the president is doing more than expected in his first weeks, while 41% say he's meeting their expectations. Only 9% believe he's underperforming.
Trump wasted no time implementing his agenda, issuing approximately 200 executive orders on his first day back in office.
His swift action on immigration particularly resonates with supporters, as only 13% think he isn't doing enough on this front. The Department of Defense has taken operational control of the border, with thousands of troops now assisting immigration officials.
The president's border initiatives include expanding Guantanamo Bay Naval Base to house migrants awaiting deportation. His administration has also ramped up detection, deterrence, and arrest operations targeting undocumented immigrants. About 44% of Americans approve of these immigration enforcement measures.
However, some of Trump's policies face resistance. Nearly half of those surveyed expressed concern about his aggressive use of tariffs on other nations. Additionally, two-thirds believe he hasn't done enough to address inflation and rising consumer prices.
Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) shared his perspective on ABC's This Week, suggesting many Americans didn't expect Trump to follow through on what Murphy considers "reckless" campaign promises. The senator elaborated on his concerns about the administration's policies:
I do think there's a lot of people out there who didn't think Donald Trump was going to do some of the most reckless things he said... didn't think that the conflicted billionaires were going to have access to their personal information.
Murphy's comments reflect growing Democratic opposition to Trump's governance style and policy decisions. The senator specifically criticized Trump's relationship with business leaders like Elon Musk, who has been tapped to help identify areas for federal spending cuts.
The poll results paint a picture of a deeply divided America grappling with Trump's return to power. While his base strongly supports his decisive actions on immigration and executive orders, critics worry about the scope and impact of his policies. The stark contrast in approval ratings reflects broader political polarization.
Trump's first three weeks as president have been marked by swift action on key campaign promises, particularly regarding immigration enforcement and border control.
While supporters praise his immediate implementation of promised policies, opponents express concern about the extent and implications of his executive actions. As the administration moves forward, the debate over Trump's leadership style and policy decisions continues to shape American political discourse.
