NYT/Siena Poll Shows 56% Disapprove of Trump One Year Into His Term

Overview

• The poll, conducted Jan. 12–17 with 1,625 respondents, reports 40% approval and 56% disapproval of the president’s performance.
• Respondents express strong issue-level dissatisfaction, including 64% disapproval on cost of living, 58% on immigration, 56% on government management, and 53% on Venezuela.
• Nearly half of those surveyed say the country is worse off than a year ago, while about a third say it is better.
• A majority say the president is focusing on the wrong priorities, underscoring concerns beyond overall approval ratings.
• Voters split on Trump’s historical trajectory, with 42% saying he is on track to be among the worst presidents and 19% saying among the best.