Trump's Economy Approval Sinks to 32% in AP-NORC Poll

President Donald Trump's approval rating on his handling of the economy has dropped to a low of 32%, according to a recent Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll. This figure indicates a significant decline in public confidence regarding his economic policies, with a notable portion of the electorate, including some Republicans, expressing dissatisfaction. The poll also found that immigration remains a more prominent issue for Trump's public standing than the economy or his approach to Iran, despite recent events. Specifically, only 39% of U.S. adults approve of Trump's performance on immigration, a decrease from 49% at the start of his second term. However, within the Republican base, support for his immigration policies remains relatively strong, with approximately 8 in 10 Republicans continuing to approve, a slight dip from about 9 in 10 at the beginning of his term. This base support for immigration handling has been largely stable throughout the past year, even amidst a series of high-profile immigration enforcement actions. Republicans are also more inclined to approve of Trump's handling of immigration compared to his management of the economy or foreign relations with Iran. The poll further revealed that roughly half of all U.S. adults believe Trump has "gone too far" in deporting immigrants residing in the U.S. without authorization. This sentiment has remained consistent for over a year, persisting through multiple immigration crackdowns that involved federal law enforcement deployments to major cities and resulted in at least 10 reported deaths in encounters with immigration officers since the mass deportation campaign commenced. While Republicans are considerably less likely to assert that Trump has overstepped his authority in immigration enforcement, the overall approval for his presidency has seen a decline since he took office. The findings underscore the comparatively limited impact of aggressive immigration enforcement measures over the past year on his public image, particularly when contrasted with recent slippage in his approval ratings concerning his handling of Iran, which has affected even his own supporters. The economic sentiment, as captured by the 32% approval rating, suggests a growing concern among voters about their financial well-being under the current administration, with anecdotal evidence from within the Republican party suggesting a feeling of economic insecurity, such as the need to secure loans before essential purchases like groceries.