Public confidence in President Donald Trump’s second term has dropped sharply, according to a new CNN/SSRS poll. Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 37%, down from 47% in February, with 63% now disapproving. Many Americans also feel the country is heading in the wrong direction. The poll shows that 68% say things in the U.S. are going “pretty” or “very badly,” while only 32% believe conditions are going well. Rising prices and everyday costs seem to be key reasons for this negative mood.
When asked about the nation’s biggest problem, 47% pointed to the economy and inflation, and 26% said the condition of U.S. democracy worries them most. Immigration — often central to Trump’s message — is the top concern for just 10% of respondents.
A majority also think Trump’s policies are part of the problem. According to the survey, 61% believe his policies “have hurt the economy,” while only 27% think they helped. Internationally, 56% say he has damaged the country’s global standing, compared with 32% who think he strengthened it.
Concerns about Trump’s leadership style remain high. A full 61% say he has gone “too far,” pointing to his executive orders, National Guard deployments, and unilateral military moves. This is affecting voter sentiment: 41% say their midterm vote will be “a vote against Trump,” while 21% say it will be to support him.
Trump rejected the findings, calling them “fake polls” and insisting that more “reasonable” surveys show stronger support for his presidency. Whether opinions will shift again remains uncertain as the country faces political tension and economic strain.