As President Trump reaches his first 100 days in office, a new CBS News poll reveals a drop in his approval rating to 45%, down from 53% in February. Despite this, 60% of Americans believe he is following through on his campaign promises. Trump recently returned from Rome, where he met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to discuss ongoing military support amid Russia's invasion. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated the administration is still weighing whether to pursue a settlement or shift its focus elsewhere.
Domestically, concerns are mounting over the economy. A significant majority of Americans believe the president is doing too little to lower prices and focusing excessively on tariffs. The recent implementation of reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports caused a sharp drop in the stock market. Economic experts warn that the effects of these trade policies will become evident soon, as supply chain lags bring price increases. Immigration policies are also under scrutiny: while a slim majority supports Trump’s approach, a vast majority oppose deporting legal residents by mistake. Trump defends his stance by emphasizing the removal of dangerous criminals. Analysts now watch closely to see how these policies impact Americans in the coming weeks.
Vocabulary:
• contentious (adjective): causing argument or strong disagreement
• fulfill (verb): to do what was promised or expected
• escalate (verb): to increase in seriousness or intensity
• reciprocal (adjective): done in return; mutual
• plummet (verb): to fall quickly and suddenly
• settlement (noun): a formal agreement to end a conflict
• recession (noun): a period of economic decline
• deportation (noun): the act of removing someone from a country
• resident (noun): someone who lives in a specific place
• uncertainty (noun): a state of being unsure or unpredictable
• survey (noun): a set of questions to gather public opinion
• campaign (noun): organized actions to achieve a political goal
Source: CBS New York