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In 12 months Trump has accomplished nothing. All the lying faggot-in-chief does all day is spout insane lies to gullible followers. Feeble and old,
he can't even manage to stay awake for meetings.

The top 10 negative accomplishments of donald trump's second presidential
term
Checked on December 2, 2025

The White House
Good News You May Have Missed: Everyday Proof the Trump Agenda Is
Delivering The White House
Gallup
Trump's Approval Rating Drops to 36%, New Second-Term Low
The Guardian
Trumps second term will be the worst presidential term ever | Steven Greenhouse | The Guardian
The Atlantic
Donald Trumps Plan to Subvert the Midterms Is Already Under Way - The
Atlantic



Executive summary

Donald Trumps second term has already generated sharp public criticism and falling approval: Gallup reports his job approval fell to 36% with 60% disapproval [1], and multiple polls show sustained secondterm lows and
broad public concern about his governance and use of executive power [2]
[3]. Opinion writers and analysts frame his return as aggressive and potentially authoritarian for which he will pay dearly.

1. A collapsing popularity score that fuels political peril

Trumps approval ratings have declined to new secondterm lows in multiple surveys: Gallup puts approval at 36% with 60% disapproval [1],
Reuters/Ipsos and other poll aggregates show similarly weak numbers cited
by Newsweek and Forbes [2] [6]. Lower approval narrows political
maneuvering room and is the most quantifiable negative outcome of his
return so far [1] [2].

2. Worries about executive overreach and governance by fiat

Independent polling finds a majority of Americans say Trump is setting too much policy via executive orders 51% in the Pew assessment of his first
100 days [3]. Analysts and commentators warn that aggressive use of
executive power risks eroding norms; conservative think tanks and centrist outlets alike have recorded anxieties about rapid, unconventional steps in policy execution [3] [7].

3. Accusations of democratic erosion and a war on institutions

Opinion pieces argue Trumps second term has been marked by assaults on democratic norms: The Guardians columnist lists actions defying courts, pardons for January 6 defendants, targeting judges and using agencies
against critics as evidence the presidency is more lawless and more authoritarian [4]. Other reporting echoes fears of institutional strain, though sources differ on scale and inevitability [4].

4. Legal entanglements, immunity debates and the question of accountability

Commentators in outlets like The New York Times argue Trumps second term intensifies concerns about corruption and the difficulty of prosecuting a former president after 2029, underscoring a debate over immunity and future accountability [8]. Available sources do not provide a legal verdict but highlight expert views that prosecution could be unlikely [8].

5. Electoral strategy that critics call subversion of future contests

Longform analysis in The Atlantic warns that moves this termcoercing firms, investigating officials, questioning limits of free speech and hinting at termlimit changescould be aimed at undermining fair future elections and
even preparing a run for a third term [9]. That framing is forwardlooking
and contested; other pieces emphasize political calculation rather than inevitable collapse [9].

6. Policy moves that alienate allies and reshape foreign posture

Reporting and summaries indicate a shift in foreign policy tone and
alliances that some view as damaging: analysts cite embrace of autocratic leaders and undercutting support for Ukraine, and the Wikipedia summary catalogues controversial foreign actions [4] [10]. Supporters argue such
moves are deliberate realignment; critics see geopolitical risk [4] [10].

7. Domestic policy shocks with political costs

Observers note shockandawe tactics in early 2025 that energized supporters
but produced backlashes: poor offyear election results, economic anxiety
among voters, and intraparty rebellions over scandals are highlighted as
signs the approach has costs [11]. Polling shows voters cite affordability
and shutdowns in lowering approval [2].

8. Social and educational disruptions tied to immigration and schools

Official White House messaging claims steep drops in foreign student enrollment and immigrant populations tied to tougher policies; the
statement cites a 17% fall in new foreign students and a decline of about
2.23 million foreignborn residents since January 2025 [12]. Those figures
are presented by the administration as successes; critics note the
downstream effects on universities and K12 systems [12].

9. Deep polarization and mixed public expectations

Pew and YouGov polling document a sharply divided public: Republicans
mostly back the agenda while Democrats overwhelmingly oppose it, and large shares of Americans express little confidence in Trumps respect for
democratic values [13] [5]. That polarization amplifies the political cost
of controversial actions [13] [5].

10. Conflicting interpretations: disaster narrative vs. deliberate
disruption

Commentators like The Guardian and The Atlantic frame the second term as perilous and potentially the worst in history, emphasizing democratic risks [4] [9]. Other analyses, including official White House material and some policy watchers, portray the same moves as intentional policy realignment
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