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Is Donald Trump improving the lives of Americans?
I'll gather current data on how Americans are faring to give you a balanced answer.
Whether Donald Trump is improving lives of Americans is disputed and depends on the metric used. Polling and economic data in 2025-2026 show a mixed picture, with more Americans saying his policies have hurt than helped.
What polls show
A July 2025 AP-NORC poll found 49% of adults felt Trump's policies had don