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MAY HARVARD CAPS / HARRIS POLL: TRUMP APPROVAL HOLDS STEADY AS ATTITUDES TOWARD THE ECONOMY BOUNCE BACK, BUT VOTERS EXPRESS CONCERN HE IS EXCEEDING GUARDRAILS ON TARIFFS AND DEPORTATIONS
Prnewswireยท2025-05-19 13:00

Economic Sentiment - 51% of voters believe the economy is strong, an increase of 5 points since April 2025 [1] - 42% of voters feel the country is on the right track, up 3 points from April 2025 [6] - 34% of voters report their personal financial situation is improving, while 39% say it is worsening, marking the lowest percentage since October 2021 [6] Approval Ratings - President Trump's approval rating stands at 47%, with 87% of Republican voters approving [2] - The Republican Party's approval rating is at 52%, the highest since March 2023, while the Democratic Party's approval is at 42% [6] Policy Support - Majority support for Trump's immigration policies and government efficiency, with 84% favoring lower prescription drug prices for Medicare recipients [5][6] - 70% of voters support raising the top income tax rate, while 63% favor actions to close the Southern border [6][11] Tariff and Trade Opinions - Voters are split on Trump's tariff policies, with 57% believing they are harming the economy [11] - 60% of voters think the U.S. has been taken advantage of in trade [11] International Relations - 59% of voters support Trump's relations with Saudi Arabia, while 62% express ethical concerns regarding Trump's acceptance of a luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar [11] - 62% of voters believe the Trump administration should continue providing weaponry to Ukraine and impose sanctions on Russia [18]