More Wisconsin voters disapprove of President Donald Trump’s performance than approve with 51% disapproving and 48% approving, according to a new Marquette Law School poll.
Meanwhile, 90% of Republicans approve of Trump’s work while just 2% of Democrats approve. On the state level, 49% approve of the job being done by Gov. Tony Evers while 44% disapprove.
The results came from a poll that asked questions to 864 registered Wisconsin voters between Feb. 19 and 26.
The voters were asked if Trump freezing spending and closing federal government agencies was beyond his control with 59% of Wisconsin voters saying it was beyond his authority and 40% believing the president has that authority without congressional approval.
Only 32% of voters believe that Trump’s tariffs will help the U.S. economy while 51% said it will hurt the economy.
Voters also are skeptical of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is properly carrying out Trump’s agenda with 53% saying it is disrupting programs required by law. Musk is viewed unfavorably by 53% of voters and favorably by 41%.
Wisconsin voters were supportive of the deportation of immigrants by the Trump Administration with 61% supporting the initiative and 38% opposed. Those voters, however, were evenly split at 50% a side when asked if those who have been in the country for years, have jobs and no criminal record should be deported.
Wisconsin voters were also supportive of requiring photo ID to vote with 77% supporting the measure and 22% opposed.