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Voter Discontent: Trump Fails Economic Expectations Amid Shutdown

11/4/2025

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A recent NBC News poll shows that 66% of voters believe President Donald Trump has not met expectations regarding the economy and cost of living.
Democrats lead Republicans by 8 points in congressional preferences, but both parties have low approval ratings.
Voters express concern over the ongoing government shutdown, with 52% blaming Trump and Republicans, while 42% blame Democrats.
Although 51% feel Trump has met expectations on immigration, views on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency are negative among Black and Hispanic voters.
Interest in the upcoming elections is high, with 66% of voters rating their engagement as a “9” or “10.”

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Story summary

A recent NBC News poll shows that 66% of voters believe President Donald Trump has not met expectations regarding the economy and cost of living.
Democrats lead Republicans by 8 points in congressional preferences, but both parties have low approval ratings.
Voters express concern over the ongoing government shutdown, with 52% blaming Trump and Republicans, while 42% blame Democrats.
Although 51% feel Trump has met expectations on immigration, views on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency are negative among Black and Hispanic voters.
Interest in the upcoming elections is high, with 66% of voters rating their engagement as a “9” or “10.”