Overview

• Trump's net approval rating on handling crime stands at +2, a significant improvement from -13 in March 2024.
• President Biden's approval on crime has hit a record low of -26, widening the gap between the two leaders on this issue.
• Public concern about crime has dropped to 47%, the first time in five years it has fallen below 50%.
• Trump's recent proposal to reopen Alcatraz as a prison underscores his strategy to focus on law-and-order messaging.
• Despite gains on crime, Trump continues to poll negatively on most other issues, including the economy and immigration.