As Pessimism about the Country’s Outlook Spreads, Few View Trump as a Unifying Force

Although President Trump’s overall approval remains stable, Americans are unhappy about the state of the country and most think Trump’s response to the recent protests in reaction to the death of George Floyd is making things worse.

Thirty-nine percent of Americans approve of Trump’s job performance overall, essentially unchanged from the AP-NORC survey conducted in May 2020. A majority of Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling various issues, particularly race relations. … Most adults – including 60% of white Americans and 82% of black Americans – think Trump’s presidency has made the United States more divided. CONT.

Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research



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