What Americans Really Think About Donald Trump: New Polls Reveal Deep Divides and Growing Discontent

Another striking finding: 61% of Americans believe Trump has gone too far in using his presidential powers.

This view appears to stem from a series of controversial moves, including the use of executive orders, National Guard deployments, and military actions abroad taken without direct congressional approval.

The survey suggests that many voters are uneasy about the president’s tendency to act unilaterally — a sentiment that could influence the outcome of the upcoming midterm elections.

Midterms Could Be a Referendum on Trump

Looking ahead, the poll shows that Trump remains a polarizing figure on the ballot.

41% of voters say they plan to vote in the midterms to oppose Trump’s agenda.
21% say they’ll vote to support him.
The rest say Trump’s presence in the White House won’t affect their vote either way.

These numbers indicate that dissatisfaction with the president could shape congressional races, particularly in key battleground states where voters are frustrated with rising costs and political instability.

The President Dismisses the Polls

In true Trump fashion, the president has brushed off the findings, dismissing them as “fake” and accusing the media of bias.

“So many Fake Polls are being shown by the Radical Left Media, all slanted heavily toward Democrats,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, his social media platform. “In the Fair Polls, I have the Best Numbers I’ve ever had — and why shouldn’t I? I ended eight wars, created the greatest economy in our history, kept prices and taxes low, and am setting records for the future U.S.A. Fake News will never change, but as I look around the Oval Office, I remind myself — I’m still here.”

Despite his defiant tone, pollsters say the data points to a growing divide between the president’s perception of his success and how most Americans feel day to day.

A Country at a Crossroads

After nearly a year into Trump’s second term, the numbers paint a sobering picture: Americans are worried about their finances, skeptical about leadership, and increasingly uneasy about the country’s direction.

Whether Trump can rebuild public confidence — or whether these frustrations will fuel a political backlash in next year’s elections — remains to be seen.

For now, the polls are clear: many Americans believe the challenges facing the nation go far beyond politics.

And while the president continues to declare victory from the Oval Office, the public mood tells a different story — one defined by uncertainty, division, and the quiet question echoing across the country: are we really better off than we were before?