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Poll shows most Americans dissatisfied with President Trump’s handling of key issues

A new poll shows a majority of Americans are dissatisfied with the way President Donald Trump is governing the country, especially on day-to-day issues such as prices, jobs and relations with other countries. this ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll via Ipsos Knowledge Panel, This comes just before the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s earlier global tariffs.

The disapproval rate is close to 60%, and many people question whether Trump is suitable to serve as president. (Reuters)

Polls have found that about two-thirds of Americans disapprove of the way Trump is handling inflation. 6 out of 10 don’t like it either How he dealt with tariffs There is opposition to imported goods, while 62% disapprove of the conduct of foreign relations. According to the report, 58% of participants said they opposed the way immigration issues are being addressed, while 57% said the overall economy could be handled better. On none of these issues, Trump enjoys clear public approval.

Even so, Americans don’t fully trust Democrats in Congress. When asked who they trust more to solve the nation’s biggest problems, people were almost evenly split between saying Trump (33%), the Democrats (31%) or “neither” (31%). That suggests many Americans are dissatisfied with both sides, the report said.

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Trump’s weakest support comes among Democrats and independents, who mostly disapprove of him on every issue. Yet Republicans are divided. The report noted that those who strongly support the MAGA movement mostly approve of Trump’s actions, while Republicans who disapprove of MAGA are more critical, especially on issues such as inflation and foreign policy.

Overall, Trump’s disapproval rating is about 60%, one of the highest levels he has faced in his second term and similar to the numbers when he leaves office in 2021.

At the same time, views on the economy remain pessimistic. Nearly half of Americans say things have gotten worse since Trump took office. Only about 3 in 10 say the economy has improved. Only 22% of respondents felt their financial situation had improved, while the majority said their situation was the same or worse.

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The poll also raised concerns about Trump’s fitness for public office. More than half of Americans say he doesn’t have the mental acuity needed to serve as president, and about half say he’s not physically healthy enough, the report said. Republicans mostly disagree, but Democrats and independents strongly share these concerns.

Trust is another major issue. About 7 in 10 Americans say Trump is dishonest or untrustworthy. Many also believe he is using the presidency for his own benefit, and most believe he has exceeded his legitimate authority.

In terms of specific actions, most Americans oppose cutting recommended vaccines for children and do not support using the U.S. military to force other countries to make changes. Many also believe that the government is not being open about sensitive issues, e.g. Jeffrey Epstein Archives.

The poll, conducted among more than 2,500 adults across the United States, paints a picture of a deeply divided and disaffected public.

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