The Guardian’s charts show major shifts in immigration enforcement, with people without criminal records becoming the largest group in detention and visa processing suspended for citizens of 75 countries. Economically, inflation has eased from Biden-era highs but job growth has been disappointing, and average electricity prices rose nearly 5% despite promises to cut costs. Public approval of the president has declined, even as markets reached new record highs.
Deportations Rise, Jobs Stall: Key Charts From Trump’s Second Term So Far
The metrics for Trump’s first year of his second term are a mixed bag.Composite: Guardian Design, Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP(Composite: Guardian Design, Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)
The first year of Donald Trump’s second term has produced stark shifts across immigration, the economy and public opinion. Visual data tracked by The Guardian highlight several notable trends — from who is being detained to how markets and voters have reacted.
Immigration
One of the most dramatic changes in the administration’s opening year is immigration enforcement. People with no criminal history now make up the largest single group held in immigration detention, a significant departure from past practices.
In addition, the administration recently suspended visa processing for citizens of 75 countries. Those nations represent the places with the most visas issued in 2024 that are now on the banned-country list.
Economy
Trump entered office promising stronger economic performance. While inflation has eased from Biden-era peaks, job growth has been weaker than expected in the administration’s first year.
Despite campaign vows to halve electricity costs, the average price of electricity rose by nearly 5% over the year — a notable gap between promise and outcome.
Public Opinion and Markets
Public support for the president has softened: approval ratings have declined steadily during the year. Yet, in contrast to political headwinds and falling popularity, financial markets continued to climb and hit new record highs.
Bottom line: Immigration enforcement has tightened in ways that now affect many people without criminal records, the labor market has underperformed relative to expectations, energy costs rose, public approval slipped, and markets remained resilient.
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