FEBRUARY HARVARD CAPS / HARRIS POLL: 58% OF VOTERS ARE MORE SATISFIED WITH TRUMP'S JOB AS PRESIDENT THAN BIDEN

Core Insights - The Democratic Party's approval rating has reached a record low of 36%, which is 15 points lower than the GOP [1] - A significant 72% of voters support the establishment of a U.S. government agency focused on efficiency initiatives [1] - Voters express a desire for Ukraine to negotiate a settlement with Russia, opposing territorial concessions and seeking U.S. security guarantees [1] Approval Ratings - President Trump's approval rating stands at 52% in his first month, with high satisfaction regarding immigration and government cost reduction [2] - Trump's favorability is at 50%, with a net favorable rating of +7 points [6] - The Democratic Party's approval rating is at its lowest since March 2018, with 33% of Democrats, 86% of Republicans, and 70% of Independents disapproving [6] Voter Sentiment - 42% of voters believe the country is on the right track, an increase of 14 points from January 2025 [6] - 31% of voters report an improving personal financial situation, particularly among Republican, male, Black, and urban voters [6] - 54% of voters are concerned that Trump's actions may divide the country, with 82% of Democrats and 20% of Republicans sharing this concern [7] Policy Support - Majority support exists for Trump's policies, particularly in areas like deportation of illegal immigrants (81%) and eliminating fraud in government expenditures (76%) [6] - 70% of voters believe hiring decisions should be based on merit rather than diversity initiatives [6] - 72% of voters want Ukraine to negotiate a settlement with Russia, with 60% favoring direct U.S.-Russia negotiations [10] Economic Concerns - Inflation and immigration are the top two issues for voters, with a noted increase in concern over corruption [6] - 67% of voters view the current level of U.S. federal government debt as unsustainable [12] - 83% favor reducing government expenditures over increasing taxes, with 69% supporting a goal to cut $1 trillion in expenditures [12] Foreign Policy Views - 55% of voters oppose the Trump administration forcing Ukraine to make territorial concessions to end the war [10] - 77% of voters support Israel in the Israel-Hamas conflict, with 76% advocating for the destruction of Iran's nuclear facilities [12]