Shocking new poll reveals what Republicans really think of Trump’s second term and it might surprise you

A new poll has revealed how Americans really feel about Donald Trump’s second term as president — and the results are pretty eye-opening.

Trump, who was sworn back into office earlier this year at age 78, promised that the U.S. was entering a “Golden Age.” But since then, he has been very busy signing executive orders, deporting immigrants (including innocent families), and starting trade wars with several countries. It’s been a turbulent start, and people are definitely noticing.

A New York Times and Siena College poll asked 913 voters to describe Trump’s second term in a few words. They were given a list of words and asked if they thought each word fit Trump’s time in office. Three words stood out the most: “chaotic,” “scary,” and “exciting.”

The most common word people used was “chaotic,” with 66 percent agreeing it described Trump’s second term well. “Scary” wasn’t far behind, at 59 percent. As for “exciting,” only 42 percent felt it fit.

This isn’t the only poll that shows people are feeling uneasy about Trump’s leadership. Another survey by Reuters and Ipsos, which included over 4,300 people, showed Trump’s approval rating slipping even further. Right after he returned to the White House, his approval stood at 47 percent. A few weeks later, it dropped to 43 percent. As of last week, it had fallen again to just 42 percent.

The Reuters/Ipsos poll also dug deeper into people’s opinions on some of Trump’s controversial executive orders. For instance, Trump signed an order to take control over national monuments and museums, claiming it was to “restore truth to American history.” When voters were asked whether they thought a president should have that much control over cultural institutions, 66 percent said no.

Another question asked if it was acceptable for a president to cut funding to universities just because he disagreed with how they were being run. A strong majority — 57 percent — said no, and that number included a third of Republican voters.

In another striking finding, 59 percent of people said the United States is losing respect and credibility around the world, and again, that included many Republicans. This concern grew stronger after Trump was criticized internationally, even being called an embarrassment, after his appearance at Pope Francis’ funeral.

Overall, it looks like while Trump still has loyal supporters, a lot of Americans — including some from his own party — are feeling worried, disappointed, and uncertain about the direction he’s taking the country.