Roughly five months ago, I wrote about President Donald Trump’s first 100 days into his second, nonconsecutive term.
The conclusion was, “…the first 100 days of the presidency signals to the public what to expect from the Oval Office occupant. The first 100 days of President Trump’s second, nonconsecutive term has been anything but smooth sailing and it looks like there is more rough waves to come.” Yeah, “rough waves” is one way of putting it and the American people disapproved.
Since then, the public continues its disapproval. If we look at Real Clear Politics’ averages, the president sits at a near 45% approval and 52% disapproval.
That is roughly a seven-point difference that puts him underwater with most Americans. If we examine specific issues, particularly the ones that won him h