Poll: Majority of Americans Say Trump Misused Power, Focused on Wrong Priorities

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News18•16-01-2026, 19:55
Poll: Majority of Americans Say Trump Misused Power, Focused on Wrong Priorities
- •A new CNN poll reveals that 58% of Americans consider Donald Trump's first year of his second term a failure.
- •Only 36% believe Trump had the right priorities, a decrease from 45% at the start of his term.
- •The economy is the top concern for Americans, yet 55% believe Trump's policies worsened economic conditions.
- •Only one-third of Americans feel Trump cares about people like them, the lowest rating of his political career.
- •A 58% majority believes Trump has overused presidential powers, up from 52% earlier in his term.
Why It Matters: Most Americans view Donald Trump's second term as a failure, citing misused power and misplaced priorities.
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