Group 1 - Recent Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates a slight decline in President Trump's approval rating, with 41% of respondents approving his performance, down from 42% in early September [1] - Approximately 54% of respondents believe the U.S. economy is "off track," an increase from 53% in August and 52% in July [3] - Only 35% of respondents approve of Trump's economic management, and 28% approve of his handling of cost-of-living issues, both slightly lower than previous polls [3] Group 2 - In August, U.S. job growth significantly slowed, with the unemployment rate rising to a near four-year high of 4.3%, while inflation accelerated [7] - Political extremism is viewed as the biggest issue facing the nation, with 28% of respondents identifying it as the primary concern, compared to 16% for the economy [8] - When asked which party has a better plan to address extremism, 30% chose the Republican Party, while 26% favored the Democratic Party, with others either unsure or believing both parties are inadequate [8] Group 3 - Despite economic concerns affecting Trump's approval, the Republican Party has a higher approval rating (34%) for economic policy management compared to the Democratic Party (24%) [9] - Trump's immigration policy remains relatively popular, with approximately 42% of respondents approving it, marking the highest support rate for any single issue in the Reuters/Ipsos poll [9]