A lot of Americans are feeling positive about the next four years under Donald Trump, even more than they were in 2017 before his first term. Many people expect a good economy in 2025 and believe that Trump will lower grocery prices, improve their financial situation, and bring more peace to the world. This mirrors the reasons he won the presidency before.
However, in today’s politically divided climate, Americans are less optimistic about new presidents than they used to be. In the past, people were generally more hopeful about leaders like Carter, Reagan, both Bushes, Clinton, and Obama, compared to the optimism seen with Trump or Biden. This is because many people today, especially those from opposing political parties, are less likely to express positivity about the new president.
Similar to when Trump won, many of his voters now expect to be financially better off. The economy and inflation were major issues during the election, and they are still the top concerns for many Americans. They want Trump to focus on these issues, and some also believe he will bring peace, particularly in the Middle East, by easing conflicts between Israel and its neighbors.
Americans are divided on certain policies, such as deporting immigrants who are in the country illegally. While most Americans support deportation, they do not approve of using the military to carry it out. Other policies, like buying Greenland, are not popular with most Americans, though Trump voters support it more than others. Some policies, like imposing tariffs on imported goods, have mixed reactions, with Trump voters supporting them even though they are not sure it will lower prices.
Regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, Trump voters strongly support reducing or ending them, but the country as a whole is more divided. Many Americans are worried about the current state of U.S. politics, especially Democrats, who feel demoralized and exhausted. A majority of Democrats are unsure whether they should try to work with Trump or oppose him completely.
Trump’s approval is higher among younger voters and men, with a growing number of people who voted for Kamala Harris expressing optimism about his presidency. While there are concerns, many Americans are hopeful that Trump will succeed, similar to the optimism seen for Joe Biden four years ago. Ultimately, people’s opinions on his presidency will depend on his actions once he takes office.
