After Donald Trump began his second term in office, many assumed his approval ratings would rise, driven by longtime supporters who have backed him for nearly ten years. Instead, the latest numbers have caught many by surprise.

Since returning to the White House, Trump’s approval data has been released publicly, revealing notable shifts in public opinion. Several recent polls suggest that attitudes toward his leadership have changed in unexpected ways.

Regardless of whether voters supported him or not, the findings show that many Americans now view his performance differently than they anticipated before he took office.

A survey by the Pew Research Center found that only 34 percent of Americans said they were extremely or very confident in Trump’s leadership abilities as president.