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Public sentiment about the country\u2019s direction is grim \u2014 68% say the U.S. is doing \u201cpretty badly\u201d or \u201cvery badly.\u201d Nearly half (47%) point to inflation and the cost of living as the biggest problem; 26% cite threats to democracy, and only 10% mention immigration \u2014 despite its prominence in the former president\u2019s rhetoric.<\/p>\n
A large share believes the former president\u2019s actions are worsening things: 61% say his economic policies hurt the economy, and many feel his international standing has weakened. Concerns about executive overreach are also rising.<\/p>\n
These views seem to shape 2026 midterm voter sentiment: a minority plans to vote for him, while a larger portion intends to vote against him.<\/p>\n
He dismissed the poll as \u201cfake,\u201d claiming his support remains strong. How things evolve from here will depend on the economy, politics, and momentum heading into the midterms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"