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Polls Find Americans Angry With President, U.S. Open Crowd Boos

September 8, 2025

Recent polls show growing dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump's second term, with 57% of Americans disapproving of his performance and only 43% approving. The NBC News Decision Desk survey revealed that nearly half of Democrats are "furious" at Trump's actions, while independents express particularly negative views, with 56% reporting negative feelings about his administration. Trump faced public disapproval at the U.S. Open men's final where he was greeted with loud boos, despite the U.S. Tennis Association reportedly asking broadcasters not to show "off-court disruptions.

Who is affected

  • American citizens and voters
  • Independent voters (particularly displeased with Trump)
  • Democrats (49% "furious" at Trump's actions)
  • Republicans (only 27% "thrilled" with Trump)
  • Attendees at the U.S. Open (faced security lines and disruptions)
  • Chicago residents (targeted in Trump's threatening social media post)
  • Media broadcasters (asked not to show "off-court disruptions")
  • Working families (concerned about economic policies)

What action is being taken

  • Trump is deploying the National Guard to cities
  • Trump is posting controversial content on social media, including an AI-generated threatening image targeting Chicago
  • The U.S. Tennis Association is asking broadcasters not to show "off-court disruptions"
  • Critics like Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Representative George Latimer are publicly rebuking Trump's statements and policies
  • Media organizations are conducting polls to gauge public opinion about Trump's presidency

Why it matters

  • The polls indicate significant public dissatisfaction with the current administration, including among independents
  • Two-thirds of Americans believe Trump is attempting to expand presidential powers
  • Trump's economic policies are viewed negatively, with only 39% approving his handling of inflation and 41% approving his trade and tariff policies
  • The president's threats against American cities like Chicago represent unprecedented rhetoric from a sitting president
  • Public displays of disapproval (like at the U.S. Open) demonstrate visible opposition to the administration

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The Washington Informer