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Majority of Americans Say Trump Administration 'Out of Control'

1/21/2026

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The Economist/YouGov survey shows 71% of Americans believe U.S. is 'out of control' under U.S. President Donald Trump.
The survey shows 94% of Democrats, 71% of independents, and 50% of Republicans share the sentiment.
Fifty-six percent disapprove of Trump's handling of military interventions and immigration policies, especially after Renee Good's fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
Protests have erupted in response, leading Trump to consider deploying federal troops.

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Story summary

The Economist/YouGov survey shows 71% of Americans believe U.S. is 'out of control' under U.S. President Donald Trump.
The survey shows 94% of Democrats, 71% of independents, and 50% of Republicans share the sentiment.
Fifty-six percent disapprove of Trump's handling of military interventions and immigration policies, especially after Renee Good's fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
Protests have erupted in response, leading Trump to consider deploying federal troops.