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April 22, 2025

1. Evaluations of Trump: Job approval and confidence on issues

Trump’s economic policies viewed more negatively than Biden’s at a similar point in 2021

Trump’s economic policies viewed more negatively than Biden’s at a similar point in 2021

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Trump’s economic policies viewed more negatively than Biden’s at a similar point in 2021

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1. Evaluations of Trump: Job approval and confidence on issues
More say Trump administration’s policies are putting U.S. in a weaker than stronger position internationally
Trump approval rating declines across most groups, especially his less strong supporters and nonvoters in 2024
Trump’s economic policies viewed more negatively than Biden’s at a similar point in 2021
Trump draws somewhat more confidence on immigration than on trade, economy and other issues
Partisan differences in confidence in Trump are nearly uniform across issues, except in his ability to unify the country
Confidence in Trump to handle economy drops; views on immigration steadier
Trump approval rating underwater among most groups; Republicans and Trump voters remain largely positive