Three-quarters of Americans think Trump isn’t focusing on top US issues - poll
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- A CNN/SSRS poll reveals that 75% of Americans believe Donald Trump is not paying enough attention to the country's key issues, and 66% think he prioritizes himself over the nation's needs.
- Trump's approval rating has fallen to 34%, matching his lowest point after the January 6, 2021 insurrection, amid dissatisfaction with his handling of the ongoing Iran conflict and rising gas prices.
- Public opinion has shifted negatively on Trump's economic and immigration policies, with 71% feeling he hasn't done enough to reduce everyday costs and 54% believing he has gone too far with mass deportations.
- Many Americans disapprove of Trump's personalization of the presidency, including controversial spending on White House renovations, with only 17% viewing these actions positively.
- A majority doubt Trump's effectiveness as a world leader (38% approval) and question his stamina and sharpness to serve effectively at age 80 (57% express concern).
