Americans Rate President Donald Trump on Immigration and the Economy
New Poll Reveals How Americans Rate President Trump on Immigration and the Economy
A new national survey highlights how Americans view President Donald Trump’s performance on key issues, with public opinion split between immigration policy and economic leadership.
According to a poll conducted by Emerson College Polling, nearly half of Americans approve of President Trump’s handling of immigration. The survey of 1,000 adults found that 47% gave the president a grade of “A” or “B” for immigration, while 45% rated his performance poorly with a “D” or “F.”
Public opinion was less favorable when it came to the economy. Only 41% of respondents awarded President Trump a passing grade on economic performance, while 47% gave him a failing mark. Concerns over affordability including the cost of housing, groceries, and everyday expenses drew even sharper criticism. Just 36% approved of Trump’s handling of affordability, while a majority of 51% issued failing grades.
The poll also measured public sentiment on national security actions. About 45% of those surveyed said U.S. military strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean were justified, while 42% said they were not.
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In addition, Americans were asked to share their opinions on prominent political and public figures. Vice President JD Vance received the highest favorability rating among those listed, with 46% of respondents viewing him favorably and 41% unfavorably. Business leader Elon Musk followed, earning a 40% favorable rating and a 46% unfavorable rating. House Speaker Mike Johnson recorded a 35% favorable rating, with 38% expressing unfavorable views.
Among Democratic leaders who could emerge as contenders in the 2028 presidential race, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and California Governor Gavin Newsom each posted a 33% favorability rating. Newsom carried a higher unfavorable rating at 44%, while Shapiro’s stood at 27%. New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also received mixed reactions, with 32% viewing her favorably and 44% unfavorably.
The survey found growing support for marijuana legalization nationwide. Sixty-five percent of respondents said they support legalizing marijuana, marking a five-point increase from an Emerson College Poll conducted in October 2024.
Views were more divided on data center development. Only 34% of voters said they would support building a data center in their community, while 42% expressed opposition. Resistance was particularly strong in the Midwest, where 49% of respondents said they opposed local data center projects.
The findings underscore a deeply divided electorate as Americans continue to weigh leadership, economic pressures, and policy priorities ahead of future elections.
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