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AAPI Adults Identify Priorities and Expectations for 2026

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.

Politics

The public is concerned about Trump’s policy priorities

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.

Government and International Affairs

Fewer want the U.S. to take an active role in global affairs

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.

Polly Tracker Test

About 4 in 10 U.S. adults approve of how Trump is handling his job as president. That’s roughly in line with how it’s been throughout his second term. During his first White House stint, his approval in AP-NORC polling also stayed within a narrow range. About 4 in 10 U.S. adults approve of how Trump…

Economics

Crowdfunding contributions tend to be small donations to help others in need

Twenty-one percent have ever donated to a crowdfunding campaign. Among those who have donated, medical causes and donations of $50 or less are common.

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The public is concerned about Trump’s policy priorities

Fewer want the U.S. to take an active role in global affairs

Polly Tracker Test

Crowdfunding contributions tend to be small donations to help others in need