As of September 22, 2025, President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by intense polarization, with approval ratings hovering around even splits (approximately 45-50% approval, per recent polls), driven by economic frustrations like persistent inflation and housing costs despite job gains.
Critics from the left accuse him of authoritarian overreach, environmental rollback, and ties to controversial plans like Project 2025, while even some 2024 supporters express regret over unfulfilled promises on deportations and debt reduction.
Trump counters this through a mix of aggressive policy execution, direct voter outreach, and media dominance, leveraging his "flood the zone" approach to overwhelm opposition and highlight wins.
This strategy echoes his 2024 campaign playbook focusing on turnout among working-class and minority voters while adapting to governance realities. Below, I outline key tactics, substantiated by recent actions and analyses.
Despite early deportations fizzling (only ~100,000 criminal removals so far, far short of the "millions" promised), Trump touts record-low illegal crossings and the "Big Beautiful Bill" for wall expansion. This resonates with his core supporters, who prioritize enforcement over outcomes. Public backing for stricter borders remains at ~70% in polls, per 2024 data extended into 2025.
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