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Trump's Approval Dips Amid Economic and Immigration Concerns

2/3/2026

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The Harvard CAPS/Harris poll shows 51% say U.S. President Donald Trump is doing worse than Joseph R. Biden Jr., while 49% say he is doing better.
Trump’s approval rating fell to 45% from 47% in December.
Voters cite inflation and immigration concerns, with 57% saying immigration enforcement has gone too far.
Sixty-three percent attribute the current economy to Trump's administration, suggesting challenges ahead for the 2026 midterms.

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The Harvard CAPS/Harris poll shows 51% say U.S. President Donald Trump is doing worse than Joseph R. Biden Jr., while 49% say he is doing better.
Trump’s approval rating fell to 45% from 47% in December.
Voters cite inflation and immigration concerns, with 57% saying immigration enforcement has gone too far.
Sixty-three percent attribute the current economy to Trump's administration, suggesting challenges ahead for the 2026 midterms.