Trump has lost support from independents over the course of his second term
Independent support for Donald Trump has declined significantly since the 2024 election. While 43% of independents supported him during the campaign, only about a quarter do so today. The drop is particularly pronounced among independents without a college degree.
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Three-quarters of the public expect tariffs to increase consumer prices
Fifty-nine percent say Trump has gone too far when it comes to imposing new tariffs on other countries. Half of the public is worried about a possible recession in the coming months.
Trust in Trump’s decision making on the use of military force overseas is low
Fifty-six percent of the public has little or no trust in Trump’s judgment regarding the use of military force overseas. Still, 80% continue to be at least moderately concerned about the direct threat of Iran’s nuclear program to…
