And before you scoff because it's CNN/SSRS please note that the very conservative RealClear politics website rates CNN as the second highest rated pollster(They don't have a listing for 2024 for whatever reason)

1. Success vs. Failure First Year
2. Overall Job Approval
3. Economic Sentiment (Pessimism Graphic)
CNN highlighted a sharp decline in economic hope compared to when the term began.
4. "Has Trump Gone Too Far?"
5. Demographic Breakdown (The "Souring" Groups)
6. Top Issues for Approval/Disapproval

1. Success vs. Failure First Year
- Failure: 58%
- Success: 42%
- No Opinion: 1%
2. Overall Job Approval
- Approve: 39%
- Disapprove: 61%
3. Economic Sentiment (Pessimism Graphic)
CNN highlighted a sharp decline in economic hope compared to when the term began.
- Expect Economy to be Better in One Year: 4 in 10 (40%)
- Previous Figure (Before Second Term): 56%
- Impact of Trump Policies: 55% say they have worsened economic conditions vs. 32% who say they have improved them.
4. "Has Trump Gone Too Far?"
- Trump has "Gone Too Far" in expanding power: 58%
- Previous Year (2025): 52%
5. Demographic Breakdown (The "Souring" Groups)
- Independents: 29% Approve
- Latinos: 30% Approve (down from 41% at the start of the term)
- Adults Under 35: 30% Approve (down from 41%)
- Republicans: 9 in 10 (approx. 90%) Approve
6. Top Issues for Approval/Disapproval
- Top reason for Approval: Immigration/Border Control (26%)
- Top reason for Disapproval: Temperament/Personal Behavior (35%)

- Cost of Living: 64% say Trump has "not gone far enough" to lower prices on everyday goods.
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