Economic and personal finance issues, immigration, and health care are the top policy priorities AAPI adults want the government to address in 2026. And while most are pessimistic about the overall state of the country, economy, and healthcare, they are more positive about their own situation.
Following several major events, the public’s assessment of Trump’s performance as president is holding steady. People are more likely to say Trump has done more to hurt than help with costs and job creation. Assessments are more evenly split on immigration and border security.
Forty-five percent of adults want the U.S. to take a less active role in global affairs, up from 33% in September 2025. Half believe the U.S. intervention in Venezuela will help stop the flow of illegal drugs into the country.
