Majority of Americans approve of Trump's approach on crime: AP-NORC poll
Summary
A new AP-NORC poll shows that most Americans support President Trump's approach to handling crime. The poll also reveals that many view crime as a major issue, especially in large cities, but fewer see it as a big problem in their own communities.Key Facts
- 53% of Americans approve of President Trump's approach to dealing with crime.
- 81% see crime as a "major problem" in big cities.
- About 25% think crime is a major issue in their own areas.
- Trump sent the National Guard to Washington, D.C., following an incident.
- He has considered using the military in other large cities like Chicago and New York City.
- Crime rates fell to a 20-year low in 2024, according to FBI data.
- The poll included 1,182 U.S. adults and has a margin of error of ±3.8 percentage points.
- Republicans and Democrats differ on using federal military support in cities.
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