AP-NORC Poll Finds Voters See Trump as Failing at Home and Abroad

Tyler Longview, TX, October 15, 2026 —

A new AP-NORC poll indicates that a strong majority of voters believe President Trump is failing domestically and internationally, a finding that raises concerns for the Republican Party ahead of the midterm elections.

The poll summary describes broad dissatisfaction with Trump’s performance in both areas but does not provide the share of voters who hold that view. It also does not specify which domestic or international issues respondents considered, or how the poll defined “failing.”

Details needed to assess the findings more fully were not provided, including when the poll was conducted, how many people took part, how respondents were selected and the margin of error. The available summary also does not include the wording of the questions or results broken down by party affiliation, voter age or other groups.

The stated political implication is concern for Republicans heading into the midterms. The summary does not identify which party officials or campaigns expressed concern, describe any specific electoral effects, or provide comparisons with earlier polling. It therefore offers no basis for determining whether the findings represent a change in voter opinion or how views differ across particular races.

The poll’s reported conclusion is limited to the stated overall assessment: a strong majority of voters believe Trump is failing domestically and internationally. Without the underlying figures and methodology, the precise scale and scope of that sentiment cannot be established from the information provided.

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