What recent polls show about the challenges facing Trump this year
February 2, 2026
President Donald Trump is promoting his administration’s work on affordability, but Americans don’t seem to be buying it. Multiple new polls show Americans growing frustrated with his priorities, and many say his economic policies haven’t benefited them. A recent poll found that about half of registered voters say Trump’s policies have made life for most Americans less affordable. In another poll, about two-thirds of registered voters said Trump is not spending enough time focusing on the economy, including about half of registered Republicans.  Additionally, Trump’s handling of immigration and foreign policy is facing criticism.