Donald Trump is Already a Lame-Duck President
Summary
President Donald Trump’s influence is weakening as his approval rating falls and his party loses support ahead of the midterm elections. His early rapid use of executive orders has slowed, and Congress, controlled by his party, has passed fewer laws than usual during his term.Key Facts
- President Trump returned to office in January 2025 and signed many executive orders early on, but the number dropped significantly over time.
- His approval rating is at 31%, the lowest during either of his presidential terms.
- Democrats lead Republicans by 12 points in congressional support among registered voters.
- The 119th Congress, controlled by Trump’s party, passed only 121 laws by mid-October, the second-lowest in 40 years.
- Trump has made it harder for some bills to pass, including rejecting the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act over unrelated demands.
- Executive orders are often used early in a presidency to reverse prior policies but have become less frequent under Trump.
- The slow legislative progress suggests challenges in converting political power into effective government action.
- Trump’s political strategy based on attention and self-promotion seems to be facing fatigue.
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