A record-high 73% of US adults say President Donald Trump has not paid enough attention to the country’s most important problems, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS.

Just 27% said he has the right priorities, as views of his approach to major challenges including the war involving Iran and economic conditions have deteriorated.

Worry Over Iran War And Everyday Concerns

About two-thirds of Americans said Trump’s policies have worsened economic conditions, and that his military decisions in Iran have harmed the United States. Roughly three-quarters also said the president is not in touch with the problems ordinary Americans face in day-to-day life.

The survey found growing expectations of a long-term military conflict. Only about one-quarter of respondents said Trump has a clear plan for dealing with the situation in Iran, down from 40% at the start of the war.

More broadly, 62% said Trump is not an effective world leader, compared with 54% who held that view early in his second term. Just one-quarter said the war has been worth the toll in American lives and dollars, with younger respondents showing particular scepticism.

Approval Under Pressure Across Key Issues

Trump’s overall approval rating stood at 34%, matching the career low he last recorded at the end of his first term after the January 6, 2021, insurrection. Half of Americans now strongly disapprove of him, a level that has been high across his terms, while his strongly favourable rating has fallen to a record-low 15%.

Within his own party, his approval fell to a new low of 78% among Republicans. Just 19% of Republicans said they were enthusiastic about the rest of his second term, down from 38% last spring.

Although his ratings remain weak on several topics, the lowest figures were recorded on a set of interconnected issues. Only 28% approved of his handling of the Iran situation, 25% approved of his approach to inflation, and 21% approved of how he is handling gas prices. The poll also found meaningful pockets of disapproval even among supporters.

Discontent With Washington Projects And Personal Interests

The survey also highlighted doubts about projects aimed at leaving Trump’s mark on Washington. A 58% majority said they felt dissatisfied or angry about construction work Trump has undertaken in Washington, DC, including plans to build a new White House ballroom and renovate the Reflecting Pool. Just 17% expressed positive feelings, while 25% said the work did not matter to them.

At the time of Trump’s second inauguration, nearly half of Americans said it was at least somewhat likely that he would avoid conflicts between his family’s business and his work as president. Only 23% said he had done so at least somewhat well.

On Trump’s earnings while in office, 57% said it was a bad thing that he earned more than $2 billion last year, including income from cryptocurrency holdings, royalty payments and property investments. Just 7% said this was a good thing, while 36% said it did not matter much.

More than 6 in 10 respondents said Trump had gone too far in pursuing personal business interests while serving as president, including projects to remodel the White House and other landmarks. Nearly as many said he had gone too far in changing cultural institutions such as the Kennedy Center and the Smithsonian.

Republican Base Not Fully Behind Projects

Even among Trump’s base, views were mixed. Only 43% of Republicans said they felt positive about the construction projects, while 35% said they did not matter. Most Republicans said his earnings while president were irrelevant, and those who expressed an opinion were more likely to view them negatively than positively.

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27% approve of his policies!! Unbeleivable, almost 1/3rd.

Not much of a surprise and seems to be the trend with most presidents during 2nd term ...

Not only Trump but the Republicans have for sure lost any chance of re election for the next decade in America. Also a total loss of credibility and respect in the international community. Who wants to respect or listen to a nation claiming to be a superpower but who gets thrashed and humiliated by a terrorist nation like Iran and their cheap home made drones that are putting the trillion dollar US Army to shame. Sorry, No offense please...🙏

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5 hours ago, SingAPorn said:

Not only Trump but the Republicans have for sure lost any chance of re election for the next decade in America. Also a total loss of credibility and respect in the international community. Who wants to respect or listen to a nation claiming to be a superpower but who gets thrashed and humiliated by a terrorist nation like Iran and their cheap home made drones that are putting the trillion dollar US Army to shame. Sorry, No offense please...🙏

your not from the usa obviously

11 hours ago, saakura said:

27% approve of his policies!! Unbeleivable, almost 1/3rd.

I'd prefer to look at it as only slightly over 1/4 approve of his policies.

4 hours ago, Yagoda said:

your not from the usa obviously

Obviously. It’s only people from the US that believe they are the center of the universe. The rest of the world sees them for who they are.

34% approval rating in total. All time lowest. But should have been at 0%.

Who on earth still approves of anything this huge embarrassment of a president does?

Well, we have some on this forum, and in this thread, obviously. Absolutely mind boggling.

12 hours ago, webfact said:

A record-high 73% of US adults say President Donald Trump has not paid enough attention to the country’s most important problems, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS.

Just 27% said he has the right priorities, as views of his approach to major challenges including the war involving Iran and economic conditions have deteriorated.

Worry Over Iran War And Everyday Concerns

About two-thirds of Americans said Trump’s policies have worsened economic conditions, and that his military decisions in Iran have harmed the United States. Roughly three-quarters also said the president is not in touch with the problems ordinary Americans face in day-to-day life.

The survey found growing expectations of a long-term military conflict. Only about one-quarter of respondents said Trump has a clear plan for dealing with the situation in Iran, down from 40% at the start of the war.

More broadly, 62% said Trump is not an effective world leader, compared with 54% who held that view early in his second term. Just one-quarter said the war has been worth the toll in American lives and dollars, with younger respondents showing particular scepticism.

Approval Under Pressure Across Key Issues

Trump’s overall approval rating stood at 34%, matching the career low he last recorded at the end of his first term after the January 6, 2021, insurrection. Half of Americans now strongly disapprove of him, a level that has been high across his terms, while his strongly favourable rating has fallen to a record-low 15%.

Within his own party, his approval fell to a new low of 78% among Republicans. Just 19% of Republicans said they were enthusiastic about the rest of his second term, down from 38% last spring.

Although his ratings remain weak on several topics, the lowest figures were recorded on a set of interconnected issues. Only 28% approved of his handling of the Iran situation, 25% approved of his approach to inflation, and 21% approved of how he is handling gas prices. The poll also found meaningful pockets of disapproval even among supporters.

Discontent With Washington Projects And Personal Interests

The survey also highlighted doubts about projects aimed at leaving Trump’s mark on Washington. A 58% majority said they felt dissatisfied or angry about construction work Trump has undertaken in Washington, DC, including plans to build a new White House ballroom and renovate the Reflecting Pool. Just 17% expressed positive feelings, while 25% said the work did not matter to them.

At the time of Trump’s second inauguration, nearly half of Americans said it was at least somewhat likely that he would avoid conflicts between his family’s business and his work as president. Only 23% said he had done so at least somewhat well.

On Trump’s earnings while in office, 57% said it was a bad thing that he earned more than $2 billion last year, including income from cryptocurrency holdings, royalty payments and property investments. Just 7% said this was a good thing, while 36% said it did not matter much.

More than 6 in 10 respondents said Trump had gone too far in pursuing personal business interests while serving as president, including projects to remodel the White House and other landmarks. Nearly as many said he had gone too far in changing cultural institutions such as the Kennedy Center and the Smithsonian.

Republican Base Not Fully Behind Projects

Even among Trump’s base, views were mixed. Only 43% of Republicans said they felt positive about the construction projects, while 35% said they did not matter. Most Republicans said his earnings while president were irrelevant, and those who expressed an opinion were more likely to view them negatively than positively.

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SSRS is just a program/interface that is used to manipulate data and present it.

It's only the "die hard" MAGA supporters who have their heads in the sand registering support for his ludicrous actions

Unfortunately it’s the top 1% of USA population that calls the shots. The rest are kept busy servicing their debts and kept in the dark. The empire is on its way down unless the 99% take the matters into their own hands.

Trump is a true example of a megalomaniac who cannot get enough power and is entirely self-serving. He never thinks about the American people, and the only thinks about himself and the enrichment of himself and his family. To say he's gone off the rails would be an understatement, this man is not only semi senile, nearly incoherent, and quite insane, but he has lost all sense of perspective and he does not work for the American people on any level.

Trump is downright dangerous at this point, but he's a hazard and he needs to be removed as soon as possible.

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Trump doesn't give a rat's @ss about America, or his fellow Americans. The only things he cares about are himself, his giant ego and his bank account(s). And keeping his billionaire 'friends' happy, otherwise they will drop him like a hot potato.

And we still can’t get rid of him with more than 73% against him. Stop blaming the general US population, they want him gone as well. Just like any country, don’t blame them all for what the 1% of them want. So glad I left 25 years a go and came here, but we have that 1% here and don’t blame the average Citizens. At least those that understand what’s going on.

17 hours ago, saakura said:

27% approve of his policies!! Unbeleivable, almost 1/3rd.

I agree - it is scary that 27% still follow their convicted felon of a leader blindly

4 minutes ago, Legal Lifeline said:

I agree - it is scary that 27% still follow their convicted felon of a leader blindly

I just wish they would get it over with.

3 minutes ago, gargamon said:

I just wish they would get it over with.

I agree totally- he really does exude sleaze, dishonesty and corruption whenever I look at him

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Trump is a true example of a megalomaniac who cannot get enough power and is entirely self-serving. He never thinks about the American people, and the only thinks about himself and the enrichment of himself and his family. To say he's gone off the rails would be an understatement, this man is not only semi senile, nearly incoherent, and quite insane, but he has lost all sense of perspective and he does not work for the American people on any level.

Trump is downright dangerous at this point, but he's a hazard and he needs to be removed as soon as possible.

Yup. And those are his good points!

2 hours ago, Legal Lifeline said:

I agree - it is scary that 27% still follow their convicted felon of a leader blindly

I totally agree I had lunch yesterday with a conservative friend, and I explained a very calmly to him that during the 20 years that Clinton, Obama and Biden were president, I had constant complaints about their leadership and I was willing to vocalize them. I asked him why are you conservatives so cowardly these days, and so willing to show absolute fealty to Trump, even if you disagree with him?

He could not answer the question, he would not answer the question, and he just gave me this look of shame.

I'm more concerned about the 27% of people who want a new ballroom for the past 150 years. 😄

the Schottische is the latest dance craze

Edited July 30Jul 30 by SiSePuede419
New dance 150 years ago

20 hours ago, saakura said:

27% approve of his policies!! Unbeleivable, almost 1/3rd.

Especially when you consider that only 1% actually benefit from his policies - as intended from day 1.

12 hours ago, Yagoda said:

your not from the usa obviously

That matters not at all, obviously.

20 hours ago, webfact said:

A record-high 73% of US adults say President Donald Trump has not paid enough attention to the country’s most important problems, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS.

Just 27% said he has the right priorities, as views of his approach to major challenges including the war involving Iran and economic conditions have deteriorated.

Worry Over Iran War And Everyday Concerns

About two-thirds of Americans said Trump’s policies have worsened economic conditions, and that his military decisions in Iran have harmed the United States. Roughly three-quarters also said the president is not in touch with the problems ordinary Americans face in day-to-day life.

The survey found growing expectations of a long-term military conflict. Only about one-quarter of respondents said Trump has a clear plan for dealing with the situation in Iran, down from 40% at the start of the war.

More broadly, 62% said Trump is not an effective world leader, compared with 54% who held that view early in his second term. Just one-quarter said the war has been worth the toll in American lives and dollars, with younger respondents showing particular scepticism.

Approval Under Pressure Across Key Issues

Trump’s overall approval rating stood at 34%, matching the career low he last recorded at the end of his first term after the January 6, 2021, insurrection. Half of Americans now strongly disapprove of him, a level that has been high across his terms, while his strongly favourable rating has fallen to a record-low 15%.

Within his own party, his approval fell to a new low of 78% among Republicans. Just 19% of Republicans said they were enthusiastic about the rest of his second term, down from 38% last spring.

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Although his ratings remain weak on several topics, the lowest figures were recorded on a set of interconnected issues. Only 28% approved of his handling of the Iran situation, 25% approved of his approach to inflation, and 21% approved of how he is handling gas prices. The poll also found meaningful pockets of disapproval even among supporters.

Discontent With Washington Projects And Personal Interests

The survey also highlighted doubts about projects aimed at leaving Trump’s mark on Washington. A 58% majority said they felt dissatisfied or angry about construction work Trump has undertaken in Washington, DC, including plans to build a new White House ballroom and renovate the Reflecting Pool. Just 17% expressed positive feelings, while 25% said the work did not matter to them.

At the time of Trump’s second inauguration, nearly half of Americans said it was at least somewhat likely that he would avoid conflicts between his family’s business and his work as president. Only 23% said he had done so at least somewhat well.

On Trump’s earnings while in office, 57% said it was a bad thing that he earned more than $2 billion last year, including income from cryptocurrency holdings, royalty payments and property investments. Just 7% said this was a good thing, while 36% said it did not matter much.

More than 6 in 10 respondents said Trump had gone too far in pursuing personal business interests while serving as president, including projects to remodel the White House and other landmarks. Nearly as many said he had gone too far in changing cultural institutions such as the Kennedy Center and the Smithsonian.

Republican Base Not Fully Behind Projects

Even among Trump’s base, views were mixed. Only 43% of Republicans said they felt positive about the construction projects, while 35% said they did not matter. Most Republicans said his earnings while president were irrelevant, and those who expressed an opinion were more likely to view them negatively than positively.

Join the discussion?

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IMHO, Trump's brain is just mis-wired and has been since his birth. Even his parents had to send him off to a military-style school before college trying to calm him down. Obviously having an ultra-rich upbringing with his narcissism IMHO makes him more dangerous as his term continues. The US Constitution separated the US govt into three bodies, with a goal to have them maintain the rules of the constitution but this president has gotten the Republican Congress and Supreme Court loaded with enough of his followers, to give him basically unlimited powers IMHO and the country and much of the world is currently suffering because of him. Hopefully, if he does allow the fall elections, he will be impeached and imprisoned IMHO. Luckily my living in Thailand means I am not affected as badly as my family and friends in the US.

20 minutes ago, Presnock said:

IMHO, Trump's brain is just mis-wired and has been since his birth. Even his parents had to send him off to a military-style school before college trying to calm him down. Obviously having an ultra-rich upbringing with his narcissism IMHO makes him more dangerous as his term continues. The US Constitution separated the US govt into three bodies, with a goal to have them maintain the rules of the constitution but this president has gotten the Republican Congress and Supreme Court loaded with enough of his followers, to give him basically unlimited powers IMHO and the country and much of the world is currently suffering because of him. Hopefully, if he does allow the fall elections, he will be impeached and imprisoned IMHO. Luckily my living in Thailand means I am not affected as badly as my family and friends in the US.

It's interesting to note that Hitler also fancied himself as an architect. Something all these types seem to have.

I dwell pleasantly on Shelley's Ozymandias.

8 hours ago, cdulaney said:

SSRS is just a program/interface that is used to manipulate data and present it.

I know Facts make 3 people laugh at the truth of SSRS.

10 hours ago, JoeRan said:

Obviously. It’s only people from the US that believe they are the center of the universe. The rest of the world sees them for who they are.

well when the chimp looks at the sun he only sees light. only man sees more.

Poll conducted by CNN, enough said, yawn.

1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

well when the chimp looks at the sun he only sees light. only man sees more.

Remember to wear you sunglasses then.

13 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

Remember to wear you sunglasses then.

got it. note that i would be male or female since biologically, thats the only reality