September 24, 2025
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AP‑NORC Poll: Trump’s Economic Edge Weakens

An AP story reporting new AP‑NORC polling finds President Donald Trump’s perceived strength on the economy has declined in his second term, with only about 37% approving of his handling of the economy and 39% approving overall. The poll also shows immigration (43%) and crime (46%) now rank as relatively stronger issues for Trump, signaling a shift in the administration’s political positioning ahead of upcoming campaigns.

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The economy was a strength for Trump in his first term. Not anymore, according to recent polling
PBS News by Linley Sanders, Associated Press September 24, 2025
New information:
  • AP‑NORC poll reported Sept. 24, 2025
  • Overall presidential approval: 39% (current AP‑NORC measure)
  • Issue approvals: economy ~37%; immigration 43%; crime 46% (crime was 53% in August in a prior measure)