Summary
A recent Gallup poll shows that fewer voters believe President Donald Trump is a "strong and decisive leader" compared to earlier in his presidency. The percentage of people who view him as strong dropped from 59% in 2017 to 48% in 2025.
Key Facts
- In 2017, 59% of voters said President Trump was "strong and decisive."
- By December 2025, only 48% of voters thought Trump was "strong and decisive."
- The Gallup poll involved 1,016 people and was conducted in December 2025, with a margin of error of ±4 percentage points.
- President Trump's approval ratings have dropped, with a December AtlasIntel survey showing a disapproval rate of 59.6%.
- Trump has faced criticism for policy decisions, including the deployment of National Guard troops and immigration crackdowns.
- Some negative perceptions are linked to Trump's handling of issues related to Jeffrey Epstein and military actions concerning Venezuela.
- President Trump claims many polls are inaccurate and biased against him.
- There are slim Republican majorities in Congress, which could impact future legislation.
