One month into his second term, what do Americans really think of Donald Trump?

A new poll reveals most Americans believe Trump has exceeded his authority, with concerns over executive orders and Musk’s role

President Donald Trump speaks at the Governors Working Session in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (Pool via AP)

US president Donald Trump's second term in office began with a barrage of executive orders aimed at cutting and reshaping the US federal government, but a new poll has found that the majority of Americans believe Mr Trump has exceeded his authority since taking office just over a month ago.

Mr Trump and his posse would have you believe that these orders and his signature policies have near-universal domestic support.