Ten months into his second term, Donald Trump continues to project confidence in his presidency.
In public remarks and social media posts, he paints a picture of success — citing accomplishments such as ending foreign conflicts, cutting taxes, and strengthening America’s position abroad.
Yet new polling data tells a different story. According to a CNN/SSRS survey conducted between October 27 and 30, only 37% of Americans approve of Trump’s job performance — a sharp decline from 47% in February, shortly after his return to office.
Meanwhile, 63% disapprove, matching some of the lowest levels of his presidency.
Economic and Democratic Concerns Dominate
The poll found that 47% of respondents cited the economy and cost of living as their top concern, reflecting the pressure of rising prices on essentials such as groceries, fuel, and housing.
Another 26% named the state of U.S. democracy as their main worry, underscoring public unease about the country’s political direction.
Surprisingly, immigration — once a cornerstone of Trump’s political identity — ranked far lower, with only 10% identifying it as a priority.
This shift suggests that Americans are now more focused on economic stability and institutional trust than on border issues.
Perception of Policies Turning Negative
The same survey showed that 61% of Americans believe Trump’s policies have worsened economic conditions, while only 27% think they have improved.
On foreign affairs, 56% said his decisions have damaged America’s international standing, compared with 32% who believe the opposite.
Concerns about presidential authority are also rising — 61% of those surveyed believe Trump has overstepped his constitutional powers, pointing to his frequent use of executive orders and unilateral actions at home and abroad.
As midterm elections draw near, these perceptions could become critical. 41% of voters said their congressional vote will be an opportunity to oppose Trump, while just 21% plan to vote to support him.