Overview
- A CNN/SSRS survey conducted January 9–12 finds 58% label President Trump’s first year back in office a failure, with overall job approval at 39%.
- The economy dominates voter concern, as 55% say Trump’s policies have worsened conditions and 64% say he has not done enough to lower everyday prices, with optimism for next year slipping.
- An AP‑NORC poll shows erosion inside the GOP on pocketbook issues, with only 16% of Republicans saying Trump has helped a lot on cost of living, down from 49% in April 2024, as health subsidy expirations raised costs for many.
- Fifty‑eight percent say Trump has gone too far in using presidential power, with majorities also saying he overreached in changing cultural institutions and cutting federal programs.
- Trump’s base remains loyal—nearly 9 in 10 Republicans approve—but support is weak among independents (29%) and key groups such as younger adults and Latinos (about 30%), while immigration is a relative strength with Republicans yet draws just 38% approval overall.