The Trump administration has had an unprecedented first year. The Guardian has been tracking the social and political ramifications of Donald Trump’s second term through words and pictures. But sometimes the story is best told through charts and graphs. Here are some of the vital data points on immigration, the economy and public opinion.
One of the most drastic changes in Trump’s first year is the way immigration enforcement has changed. People with no criminal history are now the largest group in immigration detention. The administration recently suspended visa processing for people from 75 countries, including several nations that had the most visas issued in 2024.
Trump was ushered into office on his promises of improving the economy. Though inflation is lower than Biden-era highs, job growth has been lackluster. Despite campaign promises of cutting the price of electricity in half, the average price rose nearly 5%.
The public has not met Trump’s second administration with support. His approval rating has been steadily declining. Despite all the uncertainty and unpopularity, the market continued to grow, hitting new record highs.
