Trump's controversial policies find unexpected backing in polls
Almost half of Americans express support for President Donald Trump. The latest poll shows that his economic policies receive approval from 43% of respondents, and his actions regarding immigration and reducing government costs are highly rated.
what do you need to know?
- Support for Trump: According to the Harvard/Harris poll, 48% of registered voters support President Donald Trump, while 46% are against, and 6% remain undecided.
- Economic policies: 43% of respondents approve of Trump's economic policies, and 51% positively evaluate his actions on immigration.
- Key issues: Inflation and jobs are critical issues that, according to those surveyed, the American administration must address.
What are the key areas of support for Trump?
As the latest Harvard/Harris poll reveals, President Donald Trump receives the highest marks for his actions regarding immigration, supported by 51% of respondents. His efforts to reduce government costs also gain approval from 50% of those surveyed.
About 70% of those surveyed approve of enhanced border security measures aimed at curbing illegal immigration to the USA.
Trump administration's actions. What are Americans concerned about?
Economic issues such as inflation and jobs remain the primary concerns for U.S. citizens. About two-thirds of those surveyed identified these problems as the most important currently facing the country. Immigration and healthcare also ranked high on the list of priorities.
Trump's economic policies receive mixed reviews. Half of the respondents support tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada, which were intended to encourage domestic production.
In the opinion of 52% of those surveyed, the current U.S. president performs better than his predecessor, Joe Biden.