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August 13, 2025

2. Views of Trump’s policies and confidence in his ability to handle issues

More Americans now say Trump is having a negative impact on the way the government works

More Americans now say Trump is having a negative impact on the way the government works

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2. Views of Trump’s policies and confidence in his ability to handle issues
Support for Trump’s policies and plans has declined in both partisan coalitions
More Americans now say Trump is having a negative impact on the way the government works
Higher confidence in Trump’s ability to negotiate trade agreements, set immigration policy than in his ability to unite the country, work well with Democrats
Wide partisan gaps over Trump’s ability to handle numerous issues
Wide partisan gaps in confidence in Trump on key foreign policy issues