Trump is facing his lowest polling since just after January, with Americans expressing heightened disapproval of his handling of key issues including the economy, immigration, and foreign policy. A new survey shows 39% of Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s job performance, while 56% disapprove, marking the highest level of disapproval on the economy during either of his two administrations.
Public sentiment toward immigration enforcement is also increasingly critical. The survey finds that 65% of Americans believe the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have gone too far in enforcing immigration laws, up from 54% in June 2025. Only 12% say ICE’s actions have not gone far enough, and 22% say the agency is acting appropriately, down slightly from 26% previously.
Partisan divisions are pronounced. Among Democrats, 93% now view ICE’s actions as excessive, compared with 83% last year, while 71% of independents share that view, up from 59%. Republican opinions are more mixed: 45% say ICE’s actions are about right, down slightly from 49%, and 27% say the agency has gone too far, an increase from 20%. Concerns over public safety are also sharply divided. Nationally, 62% say ICE’s actions make Americans somewhat or much less safe, including 91% of Democrats and 68% of independents. Among Republicans, 77% believe ICE is making Americans more safe, with 52% saying much more safe.
Based on our newest poll with @NPR and PBS @NewsHour, the Trump Administration seems to be facing scrutiny from Americans in many areas, including the economy, foreign policy, and ICE. Get all of the data here:https://t.co/FFBaEOOk16 pic.twitter.com/WE4o1ZvTxa
— Marist Poll (@maristpoll) February 5, 2026
Overall approval of ICE is low: 60% of Americans disapprove of the agency’s performance, including 91% of Democrats and 66% of independents, while 73% of Republicans approve. The survey also found that 59% of Americans consider recent nationwide demonstrations opposing ICE mostly legitimate, with Democrats and independents far more supportive of the protests than Republicans.
Economic concerns remain the top priority for Americans. A majority, 54%, say lowering prices should be the Trump administration’s main focus, followed by controlling immigration at 22%. Democrats (70%) and independents (58%) overwhelmingly prioritize lowering prices, while a plurality of Republicans (44%) prioritize immigration control, with 32% focusing on prices.
Trade policy remains contentious. A majority of Americans (56%) say tariffs on imported goods hurt the U.S. economy, while 31% say they help, and 12% see little effect. Democrats (87%) and independents (63%) are more likely than Republicans (20%) to view tariffs as harmful. Among Republicans, 66% say tariffs benefit the economy.
Foreign policy ratings are mixed. Most Americans have a favorable impression of NATO (56%), with Democrats (69%) and independents (60%) more supportive than Republicans (46%). Two-thirds of Americans say the U.S. benefits from NATO membership, with wide partisan differences: 82% of Democrats and 71% of independents perceive benefits, while Republicans are split evenly at 49% each.
Proposals to acquire Greenland are broadly unpopular. Overall, 67% of Americans oppose U.S. ownership of Greenland, including 93% of Democrats and 75% of independents. Republicans are more supportive, with 68% favoring U.S. control.
Americans also express strong support for congressional oversight of military action. Seventy-two percent say the President should have to consult Congress before engaging in military operations, including 93% of Democrats and 77% of independents. Among Republicans, 58% believe the President does not need to consult Congress.
President Trump’s approval on the economy has reached a new low. Only 36% approve of his handling of the issue, while 59% disapprove, up from 57% in January. His foreign policy approval remains largely unchanged, with 36% approving and 56% disapproving.
The survey reflects growing concerns among Americans about economic pressures, immigration enforcement, and foreign policy, all contributing to Trump’s lowest overall polling since early in the year.
