A recent CNN/SSRS poll offers a comprehensive, data-rich snapshot of American public opinion on President Donald Trump. Conducted from October 27-30, the survey of 1,245 adults reveals several key trends that paint a challenging picture for the administration as it nears the one-year mark of its second term.
The headline figure is a 37% job approval rating, a significant decline from the 47% recorded in February. This places the President’s support near his historical low. The corresponding disapproval rate stands at 63%, indicating a two-to-one negative-to-positive ratio among the public. This drop is correlated with a broadly pessimistic national outlook, where 68% of respondents believe the country is on the wrong track.
Delving deeper into the crosstabs reveals the drivers behind this decline. The economy is the dominant concern, with 47% of Americans citing it as their top issue. When asked to evaluate the President’s impact, the data is stark: only 27% believe his policies have improved the economy, while 61% feel they have made economic conditions worse. This represents a major vulnerability, as the administration’s core argument for re-election has been its economic record.
The poll also measured sentiment on other key areas:
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Foreign Policy: 56% say Trump has hurt America’s world standing (32% say helped).
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Use of Power: 61% believe he has “gone too far” in using presidential powers.
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Voting Motivation: For the upcoming midterms, 41% of voters are motivated by opposition to Trump, compared to just 21% who are motivated to support him.
This data collectively suggests that after ten months in office, the administration is facing a multi-front crisis of confidence with the American electorate, with economic dissatisfaction at its core.
