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[Jan 17, 2025 | Postscape #053]

Public skepticism toward the Trump administration in 2025 is running high across America. Most Americans—nearly 55%—disapprove of how President Trump is handling his job, and his approval ratings are lower than those of almost any recent president at a similar point in their term. People are seeing a government that seems more interested in fighting than solving problems, and many don’t trust Trump’s decisions, especially about the economy, foreign affairs, tariffs, and the government shutdown.

Across the country, this skepticism shows up in polls and daily life. Only 41% of Americans approve of Trump’s work overall, and on issues like inflation, trade, and dealing with Israel and Ukraine, even fewer are confident—approval drops to 36–38% for these topics. Many blame Trump and Congress together for ongoing government dysfunction, and nearly half of all Americans believe Trump is trying to exercise more power than previous presidents, which most view as bad for the country. In short, skepticism is everywhere—in homes, workplaces, and communities—because people want stability, honesty, and leadership they feel they can trust, but they see too much chaos and conflict coming from Washington in 2025.

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