Full poll: Results of NewsNation/DDHQ national survey

(NewsNation) — NewsNation released a new poll on Sunday with Decision Desk HQ asking likely voters their views on President Donald Trump, the economy, immigration and upcoming elections.

The exclusive NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ poll asked 1159 Americans about Trump’s second term. It was conducted between Oct. 27 and 29, 2025.

The margin of error for the entire survey is 2.9%. Learn more about why margins of error matter here.

See the full results of the poll below:

Question: Overall, would you say that the country is on the right track or the wrong track?

Right track: 40%

Wrong track: 60%

Question: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president?

Strongly approve: 28%

Somewhat approve: 15%

Somewhat disapprove: 7%

Strongly disapprove: 49%

Question: Do you approve or disapprove of the way the Trump administration is handling immigration policy ?

Strongly approve: 35%

Somewhat approve: 12%

Somewhat disapprove: 8%

Strongly disapprove: 44%

Question: How likely are you to vote in the November 2026 election for U.S. Congress?

Absolutely certain: 100%

Question: If the election for the U.S. Congress in your district were held today, which of the following candidates would you most likely vote for?

Republican candidate: 47%

Democratic candidate: 47%

Third-party candidate: 7%

Question: Of these four, which do you think is a bigger problem facing the United States today: Inflation, unemployment, crime, or immigration?

Inflation: 57%

Unemployment: 11%

Crime: 12%

Immigration: 20%

Question: How would you rate President Trump’s handling of each of these issues so far?

Economy:

Much better than expected: 19%

Somewhat better than expected: 13%

About what I expected: 17%

Somewhat worse than expected: 16%

Much worse than expected: 35%

Immigration:

Much better than expected: 30%

Somewhat better than expected: 11%

About what I expected: 13%

Somewhat worse than expected: 12%

Much worse than expected: 34%

Foreign Policy:

Much better than expected: 26%

Somewhat better than expected: 11%

About what I expected: 17%

Somewhat worse than expected: 14%

Much worse than expected: 32%

Question: Overall, would you say you and your family are better or worse off financially than you were a year ago?

Better off: 26%

Worse off: 39%

Neither better nor worse off: 34%

Not sure/no opinion: 1%

Question: Have you or your household had to make any financial sacrifices over the past year in order to make ends meet?

Yes, significant sacrifices: 18%
Yes, some sacrifices: 40%
No, not really: 41%
Not sure / no opinion: 1%

Question: Are you confident or concerned about your ability to afford basic living expenses (like housing, food, utilities) over the next 12 months?

Very confident: 28%

Somewhat confident: 29%

Somewhat concerned 23%

Very concerned: 18%

Not sure/no opinion: 1%

Question: Which political party do you trust more to manage the U.S. economy?

Democratic Party: 40%

Republican Party: 44%

Neither: 14%

Not sure/no opinion: 3%

Question: Some policies may hurt in the short term but have long-term benefits. Which of the following comes closer to your view?

I’m willing to accept short-term economic pain, such as higher prices or slower growth, if it leads to a stronger economy or greater independence from countries like China: 42%

The government should prioritize addressing immediate issues, such as inflation and job security. We cannot afford policies that harm people now, even if they may benefit them in the long run: 58%

Question: Do you support or oppose the United States deploying military personnel to Israel to assist in monitoring a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza?

Strongly support: 16%

Somewhat support: 21%

Somewhat oppose: 21%

Strongly oppose: 32%

Not sure/no opinion: 10%

Question: Do you support or oppose the federal government using the National Guard to address crime and public safety issues in select U.S. cities?

Strongly support: 32%

Somewhat support: 15%

Somewhat oppose: 8%

Strongly oppose: 43%

Not sure/no opinion: 2%

Question: Do you think Donald Trump deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for his involvement in negotiating the Gaza ceasefire?

Yes: 32%

No: 59%

Not sure/no opinion: 9%

Question: Does the choice of Bad Bunny as the halftime performer affect whether or not you watch the Super Bowl halftime show?

Yes, I’m more likely to watch because of Bad Bunny: 16%

Yes, I’m less likely to watch because of Bad Bunny: 23%

No, I plan to watch regardless of the performer: 37%

No, I don’t plan to watch regardless of the performer: 23%

Question: How familiar are you with Bad Bunny and his music?

Very familiar – I know a lot of songs: 10%

Somewhat familiar – I know a few songs: 29%

Not very familiar – Heard the name, but I don’t know any songs: 36%

Not familiar at all: 25%

Question: Some states are choosing to redraw congressional election-district lines before the usual ten-year cycle — and those early changes could benefit whichever party controls the state. Do you approve or disapprove of states doing this?

Strongly approve: 11%

Somewhat approve: 17%

Somewhat disapprove: 23%

Strongly disapprove: 32%

Not sure / no opinion: 18%

Question: As you may know, President Trump has asked the Justice Department to pay him about $230 million in compensation for past investigations into him. How appropriate or inappropriate do you think it is for a sitting president to seek compensation from the federal government for past legal cases involving him?

Very appropriate: 16%

Somewhat appropriate: 11%

Neither appropriate nor inappropriate: 9%

Somewhat inappropriate: 9%

Very inappropriate: 52%

Not sure / no opinion: 3%

Question: Do you believe the Trump administration’s immigration policies have made the U.S. safer?

Yes, much safer: 31%

Yes, somewhat safer: 17%

No, they’ve had no real effect: 19%

No, they’ve made the country less safe: 32%

Not sure / no opinion: 2%

Question: Do you support or oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deporting immigrants who have entered the country illegally or overstayed their visas?

Strongly support: 38%

Somewhat support: 20%

Somewhat oppose: 14%

Strongly oppose: 25%

Not sure/no opinion: 2%

Question: Do you approve or disapprove of the United States using military force to intercept drug cartel activity?

Strongly approve: 40%

Somewhat approve: 18%

Somewhat disapprove: 13%

Strongly disapprove: 23%

Not sure/no opinion: 6%

Question: Which statement comes closer to your view?

Legal action against federal and statewide officials is often politically motivated and unfair: 30%

Legal action is a necessary check on power, even when it involves high-profile political figures: 63%

Not sure / no opinion: 7%

Question: Which of the following would you say most accurately describes your political ideology?

Very conservative: 19%

Somewhat conservative: 23%

Moderate: 27%

Somewhat liberal: 17%

Very liberal: 14%

Question: Thinking back to last year, did you vote in the November 2024 general election for President ?

Yes, I voted in the presidential election: 96%

No, I did not vote in the presidential election: 4%

Question: Who did you vote for in the November 2024 general election for President?

Donald Trump, the Republican: 45%

Kamala Harris, the Democrat: 47%

Someone else: 8%

Question: Thinking back to 2020, did you vote in the November 2020 general election for President?

Yes, I voted in the presidential election: 95%

No, I did not vote in the presidential election: 5%

I don’t know or can’t remember: 1%

Question: Who did you vote for in the November 2020 general election for President?

Donald Trump, the Republican: 45%

Joe Biden, the Democrat: 49%

Someone else: 6%

Question: Thinking back to 2016 , did you vote in the November 2016 general election for President?

Yes, I voted in the presidential election: 87%

No, I did not vote in the presidential election: 12%

I don’t know or can’t remember: 1%

Question: Who did you vote for in the November 2016 general election for President?

Donald Trump, the Republican: 48%

Hillary Clinton, the Democrat: 43%

Someone else: 8%

I don’t know or can’t remember: 1%

Question: What is the highest level of education you have completed?

I did not complete high school: 1%

High school degree or G.E.D.: 23%

Some college, no degree: 17%

Associate’s (two-year) degree: 11%

Bachelor’s (four-year) degree: 30%

Postgraduate degree: 19%

Question: Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?

Yes: 12%

No: 88%

Question: Which of the following describes your race best? Mark all that apply.

White: 82%

Black or African American: 12%

Asian or Asian American: 4%

American Indian, Native American, or Alaska Native: 3%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1%

Other: 3%

Question: What was your total household income before taxes during the past year?

Less than $25,000: 10%

$25,000 to $49,999: 19%

$50,000 to $74,999: 22%

$75,000 to $99,999: 16%

$100,000 to $149,999: 16%

$150,000 or more: 15%

I don’t want to say: 2%