AP-NORC poll finds broad dissatisfaction with Trump on prices and economy
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Most U.S. adults blame President Donald Trump’s policies for higher-than-usual prices and disapprove of his handling of major economic and foreign-policy issues, according to an AP-NORC poll released Thursday.
The survey found that 65% of adults attributed elevated prices to Trump’s policies, while 69% said his handling of the cost of living had been worse than expected. That included 52% of Republicans, although 67% of Republicans said high prices were caused by factors beyond the president’s control.
More than half of respondents said the country, the national economy and their local economy had worsened since Trump was reelected in 2025. Forty-six percent said they and their families were worse off since his second administration began, and 73% said the country was heading in the wrong direction.
On trade, 68% disapproved of Trump’s negotiations with other countries and 64% said his new tariffs had gone too far. His immigration ratings were comparatively stronger: 39% approved of his handling of the issue, while 48% said it had gone worse than expected and 23% said it had gone better.
The poll also found 71% disapproved of Trump’s handling of Iran, while 69% said the war in Iran had not been worth fighting. Only 17% of adults said Trump keeps his promises.
AP-NORC surveyed 2,140 adults nationwide from Sept. 24-28 using online and telephone interviews. The margin of sampling error was plus or minus 2.9 percentage points.
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