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President Trump While at War, May 2026

NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll

An increasing proportion of Americans now report they disapprove of how President Donald Trumps is handling Iran, and more than six in ten say U.S. military action in Iran has done more harm than good. Though his overall job approval rating remains in the high 30s, dissatisfaction with how President Trump is handling the economy has inched up. Digging deeper into the economy, a majority of Americans say the area in which they live is either not very affordable or not affordable at all and many do not think the economy is working well for them. They also feel financial strain due to rising gas prices, and more than six in ten blame President Trump for that increase. In this midterm election year, Democratic congressional candidates maintain a healthy lead against Republicans on the generic congressional ballot question.

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May 08, 2026

What Are We Thinking?

We are discussing our new national poll conducted with our partners NPR and PBS News. On issue after issue, a majority of Americans disapprove of the job Donald Trump is doing as president. One of the biggest disappointments seems to be on the economy. We're looking at how Americans’ views of the economy have shifted over the past year. Spoiler alert: Sentiment has steadily worsened. And, we finish with an extra relevant fun fact for one member of our team: How old is 75?

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