Summary
Recent polls show that President Trump’s support is declining on key issues that helped him win the 2024 election. Many Americans are unhappy with how he is handling immigration, foreign policy, and the economy during his second term. Despite these challenges, some voters still support his efforts in these areas.
Key Facts
- President Trump was elected in 2024 with tough positions on immigration, foreign policy, and economic promises.
- A January AP-NORC poll shows around 4 in 10 Americans approve of Trump's second-term performance.
- Only 38% approve of Trump's immigration policies, with increased criticism after an ICE-related shooting incident.
- 56% of people think Trump has been too aggressive in international military actions.
- The majority (70%) believe the U.S. should not be involved with military actions in Iran.
- 86% oppose taking over Greenland by military force, and 55% oppose buying the territory.
- 37% approve of Trump's handling of the economy, with many blaming him for rising prices and healthcare costs.
- The AP-NORC poll included 1,203 U.S. adults, conducted in early January with a margin of error of +/- 3.9 percentage points.
