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53% Approve of Trump’s Job Performance Amid Economic Concerns
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February 10, 2025

A CBS News poll shows divided opinions on President Trump’s job performance, with significant support for his immigration policies, but concerns over economic outcomes and inflation. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

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A CBS News poll conducted Feb. 5-7 reveals that 53% of Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s job performance, with 31% strongly approving and 22% somewhat approving. In contrast, 47% disapprove, with 38% strongly disapproving.

Trump has been praised for being “tough,” “energetic,” “focused,” and “effective,” and most Americans believe he is doing more than expected.

Among those who approve, 61% like what they see, while 39% are less enthusiastic about the additional actions.

Most believe he is delivering on campaign promises, with 70% agreeing he is doing what he promised, while 30% feel he is diverging from those commitments.

The poll also shows mixed opinions on Trump’s key policies. The majority of Americans approve of his deportation policies (59%) and the sending of troops to the border (64%).

However, a significant portion — 66% — feel the administration is not focusing enough on lowering prices, which was a major factor in his 2024 election victory.

Majority Support Handling of Israel-Hamas, Fear Tariff Made Inflation

On international matters, 54% approve of Trump’s handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, with a more divided opinion on his recent remarks about potentially taking over Gaza.

Meanwhile, most Americans (73%) fear that tariffs on imports would drive up prices, though 32% see it as potentially creating U.S. jobs.

The administration also faces skepticism about the impact of tariffs, with 34% thinking it will result in job losses, while 55% do not expect a change in the fentanyl crisis due to tariff policies. Despite this, many Republicans believe tariffs are a necessary part of Trump’s broader strategy.

In terms of long-term policy impacts, 40% of Americans anticipate that Trump’s actions will make the U.S. less stable internationally, with 45% expecting improvement.

However, 35% foresee a financial benefit from his policies, although 40% predict they will fare worse financially.

The results reflect a deeply divided nation, with partisans strongly backing the president’s focus on immigration, defense, and government spending cuts, while a majority continues to voice concerns over inflation and economic outcomes.

Read the full poll at CBS.

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