U.S. Public Opinion and Polling

A new Fox News national poll released Thursday finds 64% of voters dissatisfied with how things are going in the U.S., the highest of President Donald Trump’s second term, with 75% saying the economy is in bad shape and nearly half reporting they are falling behind financially. Trump’s job approval has slipped to 41% approve and 59% disapprove, his worst disapproval of either term, with new lows on inflation (28% approval) and the overall economy (34%), and majorities disapproving of his handling of health care, Iran, taxes, foreign policy, and immigration. Economic strain is acute: 46% say they are falling behind, 61% say they could not miss more than two paychecks and still pay their bills, and 27% say they could not miss even one payday, a share that jumps to 37% among households under $50,000 in income. The survey also shows broad mistrust of political leaders, with about six in ten respondents saying the White House, congressional Republicans, and congressional Democrats are out of touch with people like them, and roughly seven in ten saying neither party has a clear plan to bring prices down. The numbers reinforce other recent polling showing public opposition to further Iran war escalation and intensifying concern over affordability, underscoring a political environment in which both parties are blamed for high prices and gridlock while Trump’s core MAGA base remains loyal but support among non‑MAGA Republicans erodes.