Three Quarters US Adults Say Trump Policies Hurt Them

A recent AP-NORC Center poll reveals that only about one-quarter of U.S. adults believe President Donald Trump's policies have positively impacted their lives since he took office in 2025. Trump fails to earn majority approval on key issues such as the economy, immigration, government spending, and health care, with his approval on immigration dipping from 49% earlier this year to 43%. Approximately half of Americans say his policies have done more to hurt them, while about 20% report no impact. Despite signing a significant budget bill, many Americans doubt that Trump understands the problems facing everyday people, a sentiment shared by even some Republicans. The poll also highlights concerns over rising inflation linked to Trump's tariffs and Medicaid cuts projected to increase the number of uninsured Americans and add trillions to the national debt. Overall, Trump's job approval remains historically low compared to recent presidents at a similar point in their terms.