Archive · 3 Nov 2025
Americans Dissatisfied with Country's Direction and Trump's Policies: Poll
A recent survey asked Americans how they feel about the country and their president.
Most people, about 2 out of every 3, said they think the country is going in the wrong direction.
Many also feel the president is not doing a good job handling important things like the economy and making sure people can come into the country legally.
More than half think the president is using too much power.
People are worried about money and prices going up, and they blame the president for that.
Even though many people are unhappy, they mostly still agree with the vote they cast in the last presidential election.
Interestingly, more people think the Democratic party is out of touch than they think the president or the Republican party are out of touch.
67% of Americans believe the country is 'pretty seriously off on the wrong track,' according to a new poll.
59% disapprove of President Trump's job performance, with majorities also disapproving of his handling of the economy, immigration, and foreign policy.
64% of Americans believe President Trump is exceeding his presidential powers, with majorities also feeling he has overstepped in areas like cutting the federal workforce and intervening in universities.
Concerns about the economy are high, with 52% stating it has worsened under Trump and 60% blaming him for inflation.
Despite widespread dissatisfaction, most voters stand by their previous presidential election choices, and the Democratic and Republican parties are both seen as out of touch by a majority of Americans.
- Who
- Americans
- What
- A majority of Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction and disapprove of President Trump's handling of key issues like the economy and immigration, according to a new poll.
- When
- Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Deep dissatisfaction with the country's direction and President Trump's policies, including concerns about the economy, inflation, immigration, and the expansion of presidential power.
Disapproval/Negative View
Approval/Positive or Mixed View
Country's Direction
Disapproval/Negative View
67% believe the country is 'pretty seriously off on the wrong track'.
Approval/Positive or Mixed View
31% believe the country is moving in the right direction.
Trump's Job Performance
Disapproval/Negative View
59% disapprove of Trump's performance as president.
Approval/Positive or Mixed View
41% approve of Trump's performance as president.
Handling of the Economy
Disapproval/Negative View
52% say the economy has worsened under Trump; 37% say they are financially worse off.
Approval/Positive or Mixed View
27% say the economy has improved under Trump; 18% say they are financially better off.
Blame for Inflation
Disapproval/Negative View
60% blame Trump for the current rate of inflation.
Approval/Positive or Mixed View
A minority assign him no blame or little responsibility for inflation.
Expansion of Presidential Power
Disapproval/Negative View
64% believe Trump is 'going too far' in expanding presidential power.
Approval/Positive or Mixed View
A minority believe Trump's expansion of power is appropriate or not going too far.
Political Party Out of Touch
Disapproval/Negative View
68% say the Democratic Party is out of touch; 63% say Trump is out of touch; 61% say the Republican Party is out of touch.
Approval/Positive or Mixed View
A minority believe these entities are in touch with ordinary people.
- Pollster
- ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos
- Conducted
- Prior to the 2026 midterm elections
- Americans 'Off Track'
- 67% believe the country is off track; 31% believe it's on the right track.
- Trump Job Approval
- 59% disapprove, 41% approve
- Economy Perception
- 52% say economy worsened under Trump; 37% say they are worse off financially.
- Inflation Blame
- 60% blame Trump for inflation.
- Presidential Power
- 64% believe Trump is expanding presidential power too far.
- Political Party Out of Touch
- 68% say Democratic Party is out of touch; 63% say Trump is out of touch; 61% say Republican Party is out of touch.
