Summary
About half of U.S. adults support Donald Trump's approach to crime, according to a poll from The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. This approval is higher than his support for immigration policies, the economy, or dealing with the Russia-Ukraine war. The poll suggests that crime is a major concern for many Americans, which may have helped boost Trump's overall approval rating.
Key Facts
- A recent poll shows that 53% of U.S. adults approve of Trump's approach to handling crime.
- Trump's crime policies have more support than his immigration, economic, and international policies.
- Violent crime has decreased in Washington and nationwide since a spike during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Overall, 45% of Americans approve of Trump's performance as president, an increase from 40% in July.
- Crime is a major concern for 81% of U.S. adults, making it a top news topic.
- Approval of Trump's immigration policies has dropped, with only 43% of adults supporting it.
- Trump's attention to crime issues increased after a government official was attacked in Washington recently.
