America’s Mood Slumps Back to Trump Inauguration Day Levels
Public sentiment in the U.S. has deteriorated to levels seen around Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration, with 61% believing the country is on the wrong track. Polls show Trump's approval rating has fallen to 37%, with disapproval at a record 62%, driven by negative views on the economy and foreign policy. This shift in mood could pose challenges for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.
- ▪61 percent of Americans believe the country is on the 'wrong track' as of April 28, according to RealClearPolitics' average of polls.
- ▪An ABC News/Washington Post poll found 65 percent of Americans think the country is on the 'wrong track,' while only 34 percent believe it is heading in the right direction.
- ▪Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 37% with a disapproval rating of 62%, the highest disapproval of his presidency.
- ▪On major issues like the economy, inflation, and foreign policy, Trump’s handling is viewed more negatively than positively by respondents.
- ▪A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll found Trump’s approval is weakest on inflation, with only 37% approval, and 39% approval on managing the Iran conflict.
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By Khaleda RahmanNational CorrespondentShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Pessimism about the direction of the country has risen back to where it stood when President Donald Trump returned to office last year, underscoring the political headwinds facing the president ahead of November’s midterm elections.RealClearPolitics’ average of polls shows 61 percent of Americans believe the country is on the “wrong track” as of April 28, marking the first time public sentiment has reached that level during Trump’s second term.
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