Listen to any amount of talking done by Donald Trump and members of his administration, and you may come away under the impression that their success and popularity are without precedent. In public addresses and social media posts, the president often claims that tariffs have brought in billions of dollars, that inflation and gas prices are at historic lows, and that his agenda is on track to make the United States stronger, healthier, and more prosperous. But when you look at data from independent public opinion polls, a broader and more mixed picture emerges — one in which…Listen to any amount of talking done by Donald Trump and members of his administration, and you may come away under the impression that their success and popularity are without precedent.

In public addresses and social media posts, the president often claims that tariffs have brought in billions of dollars, that inflation and gas prices are at historic lows, and that his agenda is on track to make the United States stronger, healthier, and more prosperous.

But when you look at data from independent public opinion polls, a broader and more mixed picture emerges — one in which significant numbers of Americans do not share the glowing view presented in official statements and political rhetoric.