"Survey Reveals Trump's Approval Ratings Below 50% on Major Issues, Strongest Support on Border Security"

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"Survey Reveals Trump's Approval Ratings Below 50% on Major Issues, Strongest Support on Border Security"

[!CDATA[A recent national survey reveals that President Donald Trump's approval ratings are below 50 percent on most major issues, except for border security. The survey conducted by Marquette Law School from May 5 to 15 shows that Trump has a +12 net approval rating on border security, the only issue where he remains in positive territory. Public opinion on immigration is evenly split at 50-50, while Trump faces net disapproval on topics like foreign policy, the economy, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Trump's approval ratings are particularly low on economic issues that impact voters' wallets. His handling of tariffs, inflation, and the cost of living receive negative ratings, with the lowest marks given for inflation and the cost of living. In fact, 36 percent of Americans consider inflation and the cost of living as the most pressing issue facing the country. The survey also highlights concerns about Trump's economic policies, with 61 percent of Americans believing that his policies will increase inflation. Confidence in Trump's ability to lower inflation has decreased among Republicans, dropping from 76 percent in December 2024 to 55 percent in May 2025. Trump's approval on economic issues further declined after announcing new tariffs on April 2, leading to market disruptions and inflation fears. Overall, public sentiment is pessimistic, with 58 percent of Americans feeling that the country is on the wrong track and only 32 percent rating the economy as excellent or good. Despite Trump's stronger support on immigration, with 66 percent backing the deportation of undocumented immigrants, support drops to 42 percent when the immigrants are described as law-abiding, employed, and long-term residents. The survey indicates that only 9 percent of respondents consider immigration as the nation's most important issue, despite Trump's focus on the issue in his second term. Trump's overall approval rating stands at 46 percent, with 54 percent disapproving, a figure that has remained unchanged since March. This stability in approval ratings aligns with other recent polls that show consistent ratings since mid-April. In conclusion, the survey highlights Trump's mixed approval ratings on various issues, with border security being the only area where he maintains positive ratings. Public concerns about economic issues, particularly inflation and the cost of living, are reflected in the survey results, indicating a sense of pessimism among Americans about the country's direction. Despite some support for Trump's immigration policies, overall approval ratings remain relatively stable, with a significant portion of Americans expressing disapproval.]]