Approval of Trump’s handling of the economy and immigration are down about 10 points since March. Border security remains Trump’s best issue with 50% approval.
Most say their family’s financial situation is holding steady rather than falling behind or getting ahead. But, about half of Americans say the cost of groceries is a major source of stress. Few are confident they could find a good job, pay an unexpected medical expense, have enough savings for retirement, or buy a new home if they wanted to.
Forty-seven percent approve of how Trump is handling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, up from 37% in September. The public’s opinion of Trump’s overall job performance holds steady.
Although the shutdown debate is focused on health care subsidies, 42% of Americans do not have an opinion about extending tax credits to those who purchase health care through the Affordable Care Act marketplace. However more favor extending the health care subsidies than oppose them.
