May Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll: Trump Approval Steady at 43% With Increasing Support on Iran
View original at finance.yahoo.comMay Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll: Trump Approval Steady at 43% With Increasing Support on Iran 72% OF VOTERS SAY THE U.S. IS WINNING THE WAR WITH IRAN; TWO-THIRDS BELIEVE THE U.S…
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57% of voters say the U.S. economy is weak today, up 5 points from the prior month.
60% confidence59% of voters say another round of strikes would be justified if Iran refuses to end its nuclear program.
60% confidenceTwo-thirds of voters believe the U.S. has the upper hand in negotiations with Iran, up 12 points from April 2026.
60% confidenceInflation and the economy remain voters' top concerns, both ticking up in salience (+3 points); concern about national debt and federal budget deficits also rose (+4 points) since last month.
60% confidenceTrump's job approval is highest on immigration (49%) and fighting crime (48%).
60% confidenceTrump's least popular policies include Medicaid cost cuts (46% support), hiring additional ICE agents to conduct immigration raids (47%), and tariffs (51%).
60% confidenceThe data shows no change in administration ratings as a result of the ceasefire. Voters appreciate it but are worried Iran is just buying time with negotiations and would back going to military action to achieve the goals. Voters were concerned about the economy before the conflict and remain concerned.
60% confidence68% of voters believe Iranians are just buying time with negotiations.
60% confidenceTrump's most popular policies are lowering prescription drug prices (85% support), deporting illegal immigrants who have committed crimes (80%), and eliminating fraud in government expenditures (78%).
60% confidence57% of voters support a regime change policy toward Cuba.
60% confidence17 out of 21 key Trump policies continue to see majority support.
60% confidence31% of voters say the U.S. economy is on the right track, down 3 points from April 2026.
60% confidence60% of voters support a national ban on gerrymandering and want it restricted by the courts.
60% confidencePresident Trump's overall job approval rating is 43%.
60% confidenceTrump's job approval is lowest on handling inflation (35%) and tariffs and trade (37%).
60% confidence47% of voters say their financial situation is worsening, a 5-point increase from the prior month.
60% confidenceA plurality of voters want their representatives to block the DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund.
60% confidence85% of voters want lower taxes and believe neither party has a plan to address affordability concerns.
60% confidence65% of voters think Congress should be more of a check and balance on Trump rather than work to pass his agenda, including 64% of likely midterm voters.
60% confidence72% of voters say the U.S. is winning the war with Iran.
60% confidenceThe congressional generic ballot stands at 51-49 with Democrats holding a 2-point lead.
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| United States Government · economy weak sentiment | 57 percent |
| United States Government · voters financial situation worsening | 47 percent |
| United States Government · voters believing us winning war with iran | 72 percent |
| United States Government · economy right track sentiment | 31 percent |
| United States Government · voters believing us upper hand iran negotiations | 67 percent |
| United States Government · voters supporting national gerrymandering ban | 60 percent |
| United States Government · voters wanting lower taxes | 85 percent |
| Donald Trump · deport criminal immigrants policy support | 80 percent |
| Donald Trump · tariffs trade approval rating | 37 percent |
| Donald Trump · tariffs policy support | 51 percent |
| Donald Trump · immigration approval rating | 49 percent |
| Donald Trump · approval rating | 43 percent |
| Donald Trump · eliminate government fraud policy support | 78 percent |
| Donald Trump · inflation handling approval rating | 35 percent |
| Donald Trump · crime fighting approval rating | 48 percent |