Trump faces rising domestic and foreign policy hurdles in second term

US President Donald Trump faces mounting policy challenges and public dissatisfaction midway through his second term, according to recent developments and polling data. A Financial Times and Focaldata survey indicates that a majority of registered American voters feel financially worse off under his leadership.

In foreign policy, the State Department's plan to shutter five diplomatic missions across Asia, Africa, North America, and the Caribbean to cut costs has drawn criticism over potential expansions of Chinese influence. Domestically, Trump issued two executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism, following a Supreme Court decision rejecting a prior effort.

Concurrently, international media analyses argue that executive policies and diplomatic shifts are diminishing Washington's global leverage and international standing.

Sources: Avaz, CDM, Danas, N1, Vijesti.